Perspective Chapter: Ubuntu Model of Health Care – Re-Envisioning Nursing Practice in the Digital Era
Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi, Rodwell Gundo · IntechOpen eBooks · 2024
Ubuntu is an African philosophy that emphasizes the importance of care, concern, and interconnectedness between people. During the period of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurse practitioners and nurse educators were forced to rely on digital technology, but many faced challenges due to a lack of resources and skills. To adapt to global changes, nurses need to embrace digital transformation and be involved in the design and implementation of digital technology. Unfortunately, nurses’ voices are often unheard in this process. The Ubuntu philosophy can offer valuable insights, reflecting the African continent’s ethos and social wisdom, to promote digital inclusion. In this chapter, we will delve into the significance of an African voice in digital governance through the lens of the Ubuntu community model of nursing.