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  • 1Bayshore's National Service Center, Mississauga, Ont.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Technology
  • Home Healthcare

Background:

  • Bayshore Home Health (BHH) introduced tablet computers to 75 home care nurses in Barrie, Ontario, in 2009.
  • The tablets featured an evidence-based documentation system and decision-support tools like drug databases.
  • The technology aimed to enhance client assessment, care planning, and evaluation at the point of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the implementation experience of handheld computers in a home care setting.
  • To gather lessons learned from both BHH executive team and front-line nurses.
  • To assess the impact of technology implementation on the organization, nurses, and clients.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of tablet computers with integrated documentation and decision-support systems.
  • Online surveys administered to executive team members and front-line nurses.
  • Analysis of survey feedback to evaluate the impact of the technology.

Main Results:

  • Overall support for the technology implementation was indicated by feedback.
  • Concerns were raised by both groups regarding hardware and software capabilities for decentralized care in urban and rural settings.
  • Front-line nurses reported concerns about increased charting time and the impact on the nurse-client relationship.

Conclusions:

  • The implementation of handheld computers in home care shows promise but requires technological improvements.
  • Addressing hardware/software limitations is crucial for supporting nurses in diverse geographical areas.
  • Further evaluation is needed on the impact of technology on nursing workflow and patient interaction.