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Attitudes toward computers. A test of construct validity

S H McBride1, L M Nagle

  • 1School of Nursing, Ryerson Polytechnic University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. smcbride@acs.ryerson.ca

Computers in Nursing
|May 1, 1996
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This study explored factors influencing nurses' and students' computer attitudes using a validated questionnaire. Findings revealed distinct attitudinal factors among nurses and students, differing from prior research.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Professions Education
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Understanding healthcare professionals' attitudes toward computerization is crucial for technology adoption.
  • Previous research identified key factors influencing computer attitudes, but these may vary across different groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To psychometrically evaluate the Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computerization questionnaire.
  • To identify factors influencing computer attitudes among registered nurses and baccalaureate nursing students.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of 394 registered nurses and 299 student nurses completed the Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computerization questionnaire.
  • Principal component analysis was used to identify underlying factors in both samples.

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Main Results:

  • For registered nurses, three factors emerged: nurses' work, organizational issues, and barriers to use.
  • For student nurses, four factors emerged: nurses' work, barriers, organizational issues, and efficiency issues.
  • These identified factors were inconsistent with previous studies and the questionnaire's original categories.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights differences in computer attitude factors between practicing nurses and students.
  • Further research is recommended to refine the understanding of substantive components of attitudes toward computers in healthcare.
  • The psychometric properties of the Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computerization questionnaire require further investigation and potential revision.