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Home health nurses' initial experiences with wireless, pen-based computing

R Wilson1, T Fulmer

  • 1New York University School of Education, Division of Nursing, New York 10012, USA.

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|June 18, 1998
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Home health nurses using wireless computers in patient care reported challenges and benefits. Key themes included readiness, technical issues, and the computer

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Technology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Home health nursing involves complex patient data management in diverse environments.
  • The adoption of wireless, pen-based computing aims to streamline documentation and improve communication.
  • Initial implementation in inner-city home care presents unique challenges and opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore home health nurses' initial experiences and perceptions of using wireless, pen-based computers.
  • To identify key themes and concerns arising from the use of this technology in the field.
  • To understand the transition process from traditional documentation methods to digital data entry.

Main Methods:

  • Focus group discussion with eight experienced home health nurses.

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  • Qualitative analysis of transcribed responses using concept analysis (Strauss & Corbin, 1990).
  • Identification of central themes reflecting nurses' initial experiences and concerns.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified themes: Readiness, 'A thousand pounds on my back,' Call for support, Problems with transmission, Using the computer as an assistant, Nurses discovered glitches, and 'Everybody has to have a computer.'
    • Nurses' experiences highlighted both the potential of computers as assistants and significant technical difficulties.
    • The transition involved moving from paper forms to digital check-offs and utilizing wireless data transmission for patient admissions.

    Conclusions:

    • Initial adoption of wireless computing in home health nursing reveals critical themes of user readiness, technical challenges, and the need for support.
    • Improvements in wireless technology have significant implications for enhancing healthcare delivery and data management.
    • Understanding these themes is crucial for successful technology integration and optimizing the use of mobile computing in home care settings.