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Factors Associated With Canadian Nurses' Informatics Competency.

Manal Kleib1, Lynn Nagle

  • 1Author Affiliations: Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta (Dr Kleib); and Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Ontario (Dr Nagle), Canada.

Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|March 30, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Registered nurses in Alberta perceive their informatics competency as slightly above average, with foundational skills being strongest. Employer-provided training and support significantly impact nursing informatics competency.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Systems Transformation
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Digital innovations are rapidly changing Canadian health systems.
  • Assessing registered nurses' (RNs) preparedness in health informatics is crucial.
  • Understanding factors influencing informatics competency is essential for effective integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine self-perceived informatics competencies among practicing RNs in Alberta.
  • To identify factors associated with informatics competency in this population.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional survey design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 2844 practicing RNs in Alberta.
  • Self-perceived informatics competencies and associated factors were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • RNs reported a self-perceived informatics competency slightly above 'competent'.
  • Competency perceptions were highest in foundational computer literacy and lowest in information/knowledge management.
  • Employer-provided informatics training and support were the strongest predictors of competency scores.

Conclusions:

  • RNs' informatics competency varies significantly based on demographics and work context.
  • Quality of employer training and support is paramount for enhancing nursing informatics skills.
  • Findings inform policy development for future nursing informatics education and support needs.