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A computer literacy scale for newly enrolled nursing college students: development and validation
1Department of Information Management, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The Journal of Nursing Research : JNR
|November 18, 2011
Summary
A new computer literacy scale was developed for nursing students. Findings indicate a need for more hardware training and less focus on word processing and networks.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Educational Measurement
Background:
- Healthcare's increasing reliance on information systems and mobile technology necessitates enhanced nurse computer competency.
- Distinction between computer literacy (basic skills) and computer competency (job-specific skills) is crucial.
- Existing scales lack sufficient attention to validity for computer literacy and competency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a reliable and valid computer literacy scale for nursing students.
- To assess the current computer literacy levels of newly enrolled students.
- To inform the development of tailored computer courses based on skill levels and needs.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Hinkin's scale development process.
- Participants: First-year undergraduate nursing and nursing-related students enrolled in 'Information Literacy and Internet Applications'.
- Reliability and validity were assessed using confirmatory factor analysis.
Main Results:
- The final scale comprised six constructs (software, hardware, multimedia, networks, information ethics, information security) and 22 items.
- Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed good content validity, reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity.
- Students scored highest in networks and lowest in hardware domains.
Conclusions:
- Increased focus on hardware-related topics is recommended to bolster nurses' problem-solving skills.
- Curricula should potentially reduce emphasis on word processing and networks.
- Greater emphasis on databases, statistical software, hospital information systems, and information ethics is advised.
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