A feasible strategy of promoting nursing informatics by End User Computing

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Nursing Education
• Information Technology in Healthcare

Background:

• Nursing informatics (NI) is crucial for modern healthcare delivery.
• Effective strategies are needed to promote NI training and academic roles.
• Taiwan has explored innovative approaches to NI education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the use of End User Computing (EUC) as a strategy for promoting NI training and professorship in Taiwan.
• To identify the advantages and disadvantages of the EUC strategy in the context of NI education.

Main Methods:

• An interview-based survey was conducted.
• The study focused on three successful NI projects utilizing the EUC strategy.
• Qualitative data were collected to understand user experiences.

Main Results:

• The EUC strategy for promoting NI training and professorship in Taiwan yielded promising outcomes.
• The approach was found to be cost-effective.
• Insights into the practical application and benefits of EUC in NI education were gathered.

Conclusions:

• The EUC strategy is a viable and effective method for advancing nursing informatics education and careers.
• This approach offers a cost-effective solution for developing NI expertise.
• Further adoption of EUC strategies can strengthen the NI workforce.