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Measuring nurses' computer competency: an analysis of published instruments.

Steven D Hobbs1

  • 1School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, University of Hawaii at Manoa, and The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, USA. hobbss001@hawaii.rr.com

Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|May 2, 2002
PubMed
Summary

21st-century nurses need computer technology mastery. Competent nurses understand technology, have positive attitudes, and skillfully use hardware and software for healthcare benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Information Technology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Healthcare increasingly relies on computer-driven technologies.
  • Nursing competencies must evolve to include digital proficiency.
  • Assessing nurses' computer competence is crucial for patient care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize published measures of computer competence in nursing over 12 years.
  • To identify essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for computer-competent nurses.
  • To examine the quality and agreement among existing competency assessment instruments.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of computer competence measures in nursing.
  • Classification of identified knowledge, attitudes, and skills.

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  • Critical examination of various competency assessment instruments.

    • Main Results:

    • Limited consensus exists on specific computer competencies required for nurses.
    • A general understanding of computer technology is consistently identified.
    • Positive attitudes towards computers and software are essential.
    • Skill in hardware and software use is a key component.
    • Understanding technology's benefits to nursing and healthcare is recognized.

    Conclusions:

    • While specific competencies vary, a foundational understanding, positive attitude, and practical skills are vital for computer-competent nurses.
    • Nurses need to integrate technological understanding into their practice to leverage benefits in healthcare.
    • Further standardization of computer competency assessment in nursing is warranted.