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Use and Acceptance of Mobile Technology by Hospital Nurses in Germany
Regina Schmeer1, Marianne Behrends2, Thomas Kupka2
1Department of Nursing Science - Hannover Medical School, Germany.
Introduction:
The aim of the study was to measure and describe user behavior, information and communication technology (ICT) competence and technology acceptance of hospital nurses.
Methods:
36 nurses received for six weeks a mobile phone or a tablet pc with mobile application and answered one questionnaire before and after the six weeks.
Results:
The participating nurses show a high technology acceptance and private daily use of technologies. Younger participants judge their ICT competency higher than older nurses. The perceived ease of use is significantly higher in younger participants. The perceived usefulness was evaluated heterogeneously.
Discussion:
Despite the barriers mobile technology is perceived as useful for nurses in their daily work. Factors influencing personal, institutional and device acceptance were determined in this study and can be helpful to facilitate the process of implementation of mobile technology.
