Laura‐Maria Peltonen

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Total Citations

120

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About

Laura-Maria Peltonen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital health, nursing informatics, and environmental sustainability. Her work centers on three critical areas: assessing the carbon footprint of digital health interventions, integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare systems, and redefining the role of nurses in biomedical informatics. Peltonen’s major contributions include leading the first scoping review to systematically evaluate frameworks for measuring the carbon emissions of digital health tools—a foundational step toward environmentally sustainable healthcare technology. Her 2022 paper on this topic, with 92 citations, is her most influential, highlighting the urgent need to evaluate the life-cycle impact of digital interventions before implementation. She has also advanced understanding of AI’s implications for nurse managers, emphasizing how technological adoption reshapes leadership and care delivery. Additionally, Peltonen has articulated the essential role of nurses as central actors in healthcare sustainability, arguing that rapid technological development must support—not replace—nursing expertise. Her work is notable for bridging climate science, informatics, and clinical practice, offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. With a growing citation record, Peltonen is shaping the future of eco-conscious, technology-enabled nursing.