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Roseanne Sadd1, Emma Collins2, Michelle Honey3
1Nursing Department, Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga, Tauranga, New Zealand.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 25, 2024
Summary
Integrating digital health into nursing education is crucial for equitable healthcare access. New Zealand
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Digital Health Informatics
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- The World Health Organization emphasizes digital health's role in enhancing health systems and equity.
- Nursing education must incorporate digital health to leverage its benefits.
- New Zealand's Te Pūkenga Institute aims for a unified nursing curriculum.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the contribution of the New Zealand nursing and midwifery informatics group to the digital health curriculum.
- To highlight the importance of digital health in nursing education within the new Te Pūkenga framework.
Main Methods:
- Expert consultation with the New Zealand nursing and midwifery informatics group.
- Curriculum development advice for entry-level nursing programs.
Main Results:
- The New Zealand nursing and midwifery informatics group provided input for the digital health curriculum component.
- Curriculum implementation faced delays, with no graduates by the end of 2023.
Conclusions:
- Incorporating digital health into nursing curricula is essential for future healthcare delivery.
- Further evaluation of student success and digital health preparedness is recommended post-implementation.
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