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Nursing Technologies Creativity as an Expression of Caring: A Grounded Theory Study
Kissa Bahari1, Anunciacion T Talosig2, Jesus B Pizarro2
1Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Malang City, East Java Province, Indonesia.
Global Qualitative Nursing Research
|March 15, 2021
Summary
Nurses are increasingly using technology in patient care. This study developed a new theory, Technological Creativity as Caring in Nursing, to explain how nurses creatively use technology to express care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Technology
- Theory Development
Background:
- Nursing care is evolving with advanced healthcare technologies.
- Limited nurse involvement in healthcare technology development is a concern.
- A theoretical framework is needed to understand nursing technology creativity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate a grounded theory on nursing technology creativity in practice.
- To explore how nurses engage with technology in their caring roles.
- To develop the Technological Creativity as Caring in Nursing Theory.
Main Methods:
- Constructivist grounded theory approach.
- In-depth interviews with 16 purposively sampled Indonesian nurses.
- Constant comparative analysis using Charmaz's coding process.
Main Results:
- Identified two core conceptual categories: technological creativity and drivers for technological development.
- Developed five theoretical statements.
- Formulated the Technological Creativity as Caring in Nursing Theory.
Conclusions:
- The new middle-range theory explains technological creativity as a means of expressing care.
- The theory applies to patients, nurses, and management within nursing practice.
- Highlights the importance of nurse-led innovation in healthcare technology.
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