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Computerized patient care documentation. Educational applications in the baccalaureate curriculum
1Harris College of Nursing, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth.
Computers in Nursing
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study integrated electronic health records into nursing education, enhancing student computer literacy and documentation skills. Early exposure to health information systems improves nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Traditional nursing education often lacks comprehensive training in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Developing computer literacy is crucial for modern healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the integration of computerized patient care documentation into a baccalaureate nursing program.
- To assess the impact of using an acute care information system on nursing students' skills and computer literacy.
Main Methods:
- The baccalaureate nursing program incorporated computerized patient care documentation alongside fundamental nursing and health assessment courses.
- Students utilized an information system specifically designed for acute care settings.
Main Results:
- Students gained familiarity with computer use within a healthcare context.
- The integration facilitated learning essential nursing documentation skills.
- Increased exposure to information systems potentially enhanced computer literacy.
Conclusions:
- Integrating EHR systems into nursing curricula effectively teaches documentation and improves computer skills.
- Early exposure to health information systems prepares nursing students for practice.