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Nurses' attitudes toward computerised care plans in intensive care. Part 1
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Nurses' attitudes toward computerised nursing care plans in intensive care units (ICUs) are influenced by factors like age and experience. Understanding these attitudes is crucial for successful implementation of electronic health records.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Healthcare Technology Adoption
- Critical Care Nursing
Background:
- Computerised nursing care plans are increasingly adopted in healthcare settings.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions is vital for effective technology integration.
- Intensive care units (ICUs) present unique challenges for technology implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively assess nurses' attitudes regarding computerised nursing care plans in the ICU.
- To identify factors influencing these attitudes.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative, closed-structured questionnaire was administered to 41 nurses in an adult ICU.
- Data analysis focused on identifying correlations between demographic/professional factors and attitudes.
Main Results:
- Significant influences on nurses' attitudes included age, shift type, years qualified, and tenure on the unit.
- Specific demographic and professional factors correlate with acceptance or resistance to computerised care plans.
Conclusions:
- Identifying nurses' attitudes pre-implementation is essential for successful computerised care plan adoption.
- Tailoring system introduction to align with nursing staff capabilities and acceptance is recommended.
- Future implementations should consider these influencing factors to enhance user buy-in and system effectiveness.