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Computer anxiety among nursing students, educators, staff, and administrators.
Computers in Nursing
|November 1, 1989
Summary
Most nurses experience mild computer anxiety and anticipate increased computer use in three years. This study explored computer anxiety in a diverse group of 638 nursing professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Technology
- Psychology
Background:
- Computer anxiety is a growing concern in healthcare.
- Understanding nurses' computer anxiety is crucial for technology adoption.
- Previous research has not fully addressed diverse nursing roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence and severity of computer anxiety in a large, diverse sample of nurses.
- To identify factors associated with computer anxiety among nurses.
- To understand nurses' expectations regarding future computer use.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study was conducted with 638 nurses.
- The Oetting Computer Anxiety Scale (COMPAS) was used for data collection.
- Participants included undergraduate and graduate students, educators, staff nurses, and nurse managers.
Main Results:
- Most nurses reported mild computer anxiety.
- Significant variability in computer anxiety was observed across different nursing groups.
- The majority of nurses expected to increase their computer usage within three years.
Conclusions:
- Computer anxiety is generally mild among nurses.
- Targeted interventions may be beneficial for specific nursing subgroups.
- Nurses are adapting to increasing computer integration in healthcare.