From Paper to Pixels: A Descriptive Study on Nursing Care Plan Automation With Web and Mobile Apps

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
• Digital Health

Background:

• Undergraduate nursing programs often lack access to electronic medical records for training.
• Nursing care plans are traditionally paper-based, posing challenges for accessibility and storage.
• Developing digital solutions is crucial for modernizing nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of a developed care plan automation system using web and mobile applications.
• To evaluate nursing students' perceptions of using automated care plans in their education.
• To explore the potential of digital tools in enhancing nursing care planning processes.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study was conducted with 169 undergraduate nursing students.
• Participants were enrolled in pediatric health and nursing courses.
• Data were collected via a 15-statement questionnaire assessing the effectiveness of care plan automation.

Main Results:

• Students reported positive experiences with care plan automation, rating it favorably.
• The highest-rated aspect was the ability to easily keep and review care plans (mean, 4.34).
• Students found the automation system satisfying (mean, 4.14), indicating increased motivation and perceived benefits.

Conclusions:

• Care plan automation positively impacts nursing students' motivation and perceived benefits.
• Implementing such systems can enhance nursing education, efficiency, and motivation in care planning.
• Digital solutions are vital for bridging the gap between academic training and clinical practice.