Image-based sexual abuse - A priority for nurses

Abstract

Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) is an escalating national and international problem that has evolved rapidly. In addition to recorded images, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has enabled sophisticated image manipulation. As technology enables new forms of exploitation, IBSA must be recognised as a critical nursing issue that impacts professional conduct, public safety, and therapeutic trust. This editorial aims to raise awareness among all nurses about creating intimate digital images, the expanding forms of IBSA, its impacts on survivors, and the practical actions nurses and nursing leaders can take, grounded in trauma-informed care, moral courage, and professional accountability.