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Managing change during an information systems transition
1Surgical Services, Henrico Doctor's Hospital, Mechanicsville, Va., USA.
Abstract:
This article examines the social forces underlying computer technology diffusion into nursing. It also explores the benefits of computerized perioperative patient documentation and suggests methods that can used to persuade nurses to embrace and master computer technology as a tool of their trade. Options are examined that offer nurses opportunities to overcome their reluctance to accept responsibility for accurate computer documentation and appreciate the added value offered by information technology. Implementing an adequate computer technical skills training program affects nurses' acceptance of computerized documentation, but having the best training program available does not replace the need to ensure that organizational and individual practitioners are receptive to change.
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