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Computers and nursing. Possibilities for transforming nursing.

J Ford1

  • 1Garneau Professional Centre, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Computers in Nursing
|July 1, 1990
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Computer technology is transforming nursing. While potentially negative for humanizing care, it offers benefits like efficiency and precision when viewed instrumentally.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Technology Assessment

Background:

  • Computer use is increasing in clinical settings.
  • The impact of computers on nursing practice remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the transformative potential of computer technology in nursing.
  • To analyze the implications of technology on nursing practice and human experience.

Main Methods:

  • Discourse analysis guided by Burch's (1985) thesis on technology's non-neutrality.
  • Examination of computer technology's impact from both humanizing and instrumental frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Technology's use is non-neutral, transforming experiences and shaping thinking.
  • Potential transformations of nursing by computers can be viewed negatively if nursing is valued as a humanizing activity.

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  • An instrumental framework highlights positive impacts: expediency, efficiency, and precision.

    • Conclusions:

    • The impact of computer technology on nursing is multifaceted, with potential benefits and drawbacks.
    • The perspective (humanizing vs. instrumental) influences the perception of technology's effects on nursing.
    • Balancing technological integration with the humanistic aspects of nursing is crucial.