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Public health nurses' perceptions of mobile computing in a school program.

Ruta K Valaitis1, Linda M O'Mara

  • 1School of Nursing and the Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Valaitis@mcmaster.ca

Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|May 19, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Mobile computing (MC) enhances public health nurses

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Public Health
  • Nursing Practice

Background:

  • The adoption of mobile computing (MC) in healthcare settings has significantly increased.
  • However, the specific effects of MC on public health nursing (PHN) practice remain largely unexplored.
  • This study addresses this gap by examining PHNs' experiences with MC in a school health program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions of public health nurses regarding their use of mobile computing in a school health program.
  • To understand how MC influences the efficiency, client focus, and professional dynamics of PHN practice.
  • To identify challenges and benefits associated with MC adoption in public health nursing.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive, exploratory qualitative study design was employed.

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  • Data were collected through focus group interviews with public health nurses.
  • Weekly reflections were also utilized to capture in-depth experiences and evolving perceptions.

    • Main Results:

    • Public health nurses reported increased flexibility with MC, though work rules posed constraints.
    • MC enhanced peer and employer connectedness but also led to increased feelings of isolation.
    • Nurses perceived MC as elevating their professional status while widening the gap with clients.
    • Practice became more efficient and client-focused with MC adoption.
    • Over time, nurses developed greater comfort, dependence, and coping strategies for technological issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Mobile computing offers potential benefits for public health nursing, including improved efficiency and client focus.
    • However, challenges related to work rules, professional isolation, and the client-provider gap require attention.
    • Further research is necessary to fully understand and optimize the impact of MC as a tool for advancing public health nursing practice.