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Nurse practitioner use of computer technologies in practice.

J A Dumas1, E O Dietz, P M Connolly

  • 1School of Nursing at San Jose State University, USA.

Computers in Nursing
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Nurse practitioners use computers extensively, but underutilize applications that could enhance client care. Key applications include accessing client records and internet searches, with usage varying by practice setting.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in healthcare delivery.
  • Understanding technology adoption among NPs is crucial for improving patient care.
  • Computer use among NPs in diverse practice settings requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the extent and nature of computer use by nurse practitioners.
  • To identify the most valued computer applications for improving client care.
  • To explore variations in computer application usage across different practice settings.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive research utilizing a survey design.
  • A survey instrument developed by the researcher was administered.
  • Data collected from 104 nurse practitioner respondents in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Main Results:

  • 83% of surveyed nurse practitioners reported using computers at work.
  • "Obtaining client records from other agencies" was the most useful application, followed by "Internet searches" and "entering client record information."
  • Computer application use varied significantly by practice setting, with HMOs showing higher utilization for record access compared to private practice.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse practitioners demonstrate a high rate of general computer adoption.
  • There is significant underutilization of beneficial computer applications that could enhance client care.
  • Interventions may be needed to promote broader adoption of valuable computer tools in NP practice.

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