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Work excitement among computer users in nursing

P Ngin1, L M Simms, M Erbin-Roesemann

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48014.

Computers in Nursing
|May 1, 1993
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Nurses with higher computer skills report greater work excitement. Integrating computers into nursing practice can enhance job satisfaction and stimulate new skill development for better patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Technology Adoption
  • Organizational Psychology in Healthcare

Background:

  • The integration of technology in healthcare settings is rapidly evolving.
  • Understanding the impact of computer use on nurses' work experience is crucial for effective technology implementation.
  • Previous research has explored various aspects of nursing practice, but the specific link between computer skills and work excitement requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between nurses' computer skills and their levels of work excitement.
  • To compare the work excitement of nurses with varying levels of computer proficiency.
  • To assess nurses' perceptions of computers as a nursing technology and their impact on work.

Main Methods:

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  • An exploratory study involving 268 nurses (staff nurses and clinical nurse managers).
  • Data collection using the work excitement tool, assessing self-perceived computer skills, work excitement, practice patterns, and experiences with computer use.
  • Pairwise comparisons were conducted to analyze differences in work excitement based on computer skill levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses with expert and intermediate computer skills reported significantly higher levels of work excitement compared to novices or non-users.
    • Computer users exhibited significantly less negative attitudes towards their work.
    • The majority of nurses viewed computers as a valuable nursing technology that simplifies their tasks.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer use is positively associated with work excitement among nurses.
    • Implementing computers in nursing can potentially improve unit morale and foster the development of new skills.
    • This suggests a positive orientation towards computer adoption in nursing, highlighting its role in enhancing care delivery and job satisfaction.