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Technology in Intersecting Figured Worlds
Gertrud Lynge Esbensen1, Cathrine Hasse1
1Department of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 8, 2015
Summary
Danish student nurses develop technological literacy through hands-on clinical internships. A Techno-Anthropological study reveals challenges and learning in technology-mediated healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Informatics
- Techno-Anthropology
Background:
- Clinical internships are crucial for nursing education.
- Technological advancements are increasingly integrated into healthcare settings.
- Understanding student nurses' adaptation to new technologies is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the acquisition of technological literacy among Danish student nurses.
- To explore how student nurses engage with technology-mediated relations during clinical practice.
- To identify difficulties faced by students in technologically advanced hospital environments.
Main Methods:
- Techno-Anthropological study.
- Empirical case studies from Esbensen's work.
- Qualitative analysis of student nurse experiences.
Main Results:
- Student nurses encounter challenges in developing technological literacy during internships.
- The concept of 'intersecting worlds' provides a framework for understanding these challenges.
- Learning to navigate technology-mediated relations is a key aspect of skill acquisition.
Conclusions:
- Technological literacy acquisition is a complex process for student nurses.
- Supportive pedagogical approaches are needed to address difficulties in technology integration.
- Further research can refine understanding of technology's role in nursing education.
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