| Sumario: | Background: As technology continues to emerge, nurses adapt and apply recent health advancements to increase their efficiency and effectiveness in nursing care and management for their patients. One of these advances is telenursing which is the use of innovative information technology and telecommunications systems to provide nursing care from a distance. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the existing knowledge and literature about telenursing in relation to the roles of nurses in the aspects of care, education, and management of illness. Methods: The Walker & Avant (2019) concept analysis approach was used in this study. Results: The defining attributes associated with telenursing are (1) use of telecommunication and technology systems in communicating between nurses and patients, (2) nursing care management and continuity of care at a distance, and (3) coordination and support through telecommunication systems. T elenursing provides high quality care, a holistic care approach, accessibility to nursing services, and improved patient health outcomes. T elenursing utilizes knowledge and nursing experience to give health education to patients on preventing diseases, wellness promotion, providing support and empowering patients to take control of their own health with the use of available technology even when face to face interactions is not possible. Conclusion: The continuous development of technology lays the groundwork towards innovating healthcare systems to reach and effectively serve more patients who need nursing care. Generally, telenursing can alleviate healthcare complexity by rediscovering new and innovative healthcare practices and improving the quality of health services.
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