Mathematical models in nursing research

This paper discusses the use of advanced mathematical tools in nursing research, such as mathematical models used in medicine for description and prediction of experimental tumor growth. They are rarely used in nursing research, but fortunately in the last decade, their use is increased, mainly due to artificial intelligence and Big Data, with great benefits for further nursing development. Therefore, a strong interaction between nurses and mathematicians is needed to improve nursing research, and consequently, the nurses’ performance in daily work. Significance for public health The study described in this paper is significant for public health, because it discusses the importance of using mathematical models in nursing research. Mathematical models used in many scientific areas could impact nurses' daily work, guiding their decisions and helping them choose better strategies, resulting in an improvement in their performance.