Nurses' Experience and Perception of Technology Use in Practice: A Qualitative Study Using an Extended Technology...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Information Technology
• Patient Care Technology

Background:

• Technology adoption in healthcare is rapidly evolving.
• Understanding healthcare professionals' perceptions is crucial for effective implementation.
• Nurses' experiences shape technology's impact on patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify benefits and drawbacks of technology use from nurses' perspectives.
• To gather suggestions for improving health information technology.
• To enhance patient outcomes through better technology integration.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Holden's extended technology acceptance model.
• Employed a descriptive research design.
• Conducted thematic analysis on nurses' logged reflections and suggestions.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported positive experiences with various technologies (EHRs, databases, etc.).
• Emergent themes included improved job performance, public health utility, nursing science contribution, and communication.
• Key challenges identified: inadequate training, interoperability issues, cost, glitches, and alarm fatigue.

Conclusions:

• Nurses' perceptions of technology significantly influence performance and patient outcomes.
• Addressing identified challenges can optimize technology use in nursing practice.
• Improving technology acceptance and usability is vital for enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction.