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Student nurses' conceptions of computer use in hospitals

K Abbott1

  • 1University of Victoria, University College of the Cariboo, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

Computers in Nursing
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Community college nursing students show limited understanding of computer use in hospitals. Nurse educators must foster positive attitudes and enhance students

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications in Healthcare

Background:

  • Community college diploma nursing students' understanding of computer use in hospitals is crucial for modern healthcare.
  • Existing literature suggests a gap in students' knowledge regarding current and future applications of computers in nursing practice.
  • This study addresses the need to understand student perspectives on technology integration in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the conceptions and attitudes of community college diploma nursing students towards computer utilization in hospital environments.
  • To identify how students perceive the impact of computer use on nursing roles and patient care.
  • To explore the relationship between students' program year, clinical experience, and their understanding of healthcare computing.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design employing 35 audio-taped interviews with nursing students.
  • Constant comparative method used for systematic analysis of interview data.
  • Thematic analysis to categorize student conceptions regarding computer use by hospital nurses.

Main Results:

  • Students demonstrated limited comprehension of current and future computer applications in nursing.
  • Four primary categories of student conceptions emerged: workload, patient care, image, and professionalism.
  • Conceptions varied in complexity based on program progression and clinical experience, with most students holding positive attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • Nurse educators must actively promote positive attitudes towards computer use among students.
  • Educational strategies should focus on increasing the depth and complexity of students' understanding of healthcare technology throughout their program.
  • Bridging the knowledge gap in health informatics is essential for preparing competent future nurses.

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