• Cyberphobia to Idealism: Student Attitudes Toward Healthcare Technology and Engagement in Online Learning

CITATION: Ozmizrak, P., Boccuto., L., Brock Lowe, T., & DeLuca, J. (2024). Cyberphobia to Idealism: Student Attitudes Toward Healthcare Technology and Engagement in Online Learning. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 19. (3). https://cjni.net/journal/?p=13469

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing education has incorporated more digital elements, and recent students have participated in online or hybrid courses. Previous research shows that undergraduate nursing students in a hybrid online US university healthcare science course strongly support the use of computers and technology in healthcare through high scores on the Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare (PATCH) assessment scale (Kaminski, 2011). Research also shows that nursing students engage with online learning activities through interest, perceived helpfulness in understanding the material, and relevance to future nursing practice.

This correlational analysis sought to determine if students with a higher affinity for technology, measured by higher PATCH scores, would rate their engagement with online learning activities more highly. Among the class of N = 118 nursing students, those who scored the highest level on the PATCH scale—level 6, an “idealistic view” of computers in healthcare—rated activities on average significantly higher than students who scored level 5, an “enthusiastic view” (p=0.012) and level 4, a “realistic view” (p=0.006). The coefficient of determination (r2 = 0.91) revealed a strong positive relationship of PATCH level contributing to engagement rating. Overall, the difference in engagement with healthcare-focused online learning activities is highly attributable to students’ affinity for technology, as measured by the PATCH scale.

• Attitudes towards Technology in Healthcare among Hybrid Online Nursing Students

CITATION: Ozmizrak, P., Boccuto, L., Brock Lowe, T. & DeLuca, J. (2023). Attitudes towards Technology in Healthcare among Hybrid Online Nursing Students Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics, 18. (2). https://cjni.net/journal/?p=11568

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BACKGROUND: Nursing students use computers for both education and clinical practice. The COVID-19 pandemic changed delivery of education, particularly in nursing which was traditionally delivered through lectures and laboratory sessions. The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perspectives on the use of computers and technology in healthcare education and delivery.

METHODS: A modified version of the Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare (PATCH) assessment scale (Kaminski, 2011) was administered to a US university class of undergraduate nursing students taking a hybrid online and in-person healthcare science course. The PATCH scale gathered students’ ratings of their attitudes towards technology in healthcare using a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed in the class of N = 118.

RESULTS: ANOVA revealed no significant difference (p = 0.46) in average ratings of attitudes to technology in healthcare between traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) students and 2nd-degree nursing students (already holding another degree). Groups differed significantly (p = 0.03) for the statement “social media tools enrich healthcare professional communication and collaboration,” with BS students agreeing more than 2nd-degree students. The class described positive attitudes towards technology in healthcare with an average rating of 4.16 out of 5. Furthermore, 75.42% of students had an “enthusiastic view” or “idealistic view” of computers in healthcare. These ratings were higher than other comparable studies of nursing students given the PATCH scale.

CONCLUSION: Current nursing students taking hybrid online education strongly support the use of computers and technology in healthcare.

• Assessment of Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards the Use of Computer Technology in Healthcare Settings

CITATION: Alaban, A., Almakhaytah, S., Almayouf, L., Alduraib, A., Althuyni, A. & Bin Meshaileh, L. (2020). Assessment of Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions towards the Use of Computer Technology in Healthcare Settings. Iris Journal of Nursing and Care. 3. (3), e1-3. IJNC.MS.ID.000561. DOI: 10.33552/IJNC.2020.03.000561

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The use of computer technology in nursing education and practice has grown exponentially. It has provided advanced opportunities for learning and in the practice of evidence-based nursing care. The study aimed to assess the attitudes of undergraduate nursing students at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia towards the use of computer technology in healthcare settings. Using a non-probability sampling method, one hundred and fifty (150) nursing students of first, second and third year were selected.

The data were collected using the Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare (PATCH) Assessment Scale v. 3. Significant finding demonstrated that only a small number of students (7.3%) had a very positive view of the potential use of computer technology in the healthcare. This finding indicates that undergraduate nursing students have limited computer exposure as part of the curriculum and may not be adequately prepared to work independently with the computers in the workplace once they graduate. Nursing programs should integrate specific software within BSN curriculum to help beginning nurses to work in an environment that increasingly relies on computer technology for patient safety.

• Nurses' attitudes toward computer use in healthcare and computer literacy

CITATION: Milutinović, D. (2018). Nurses' attitudes toward computer use in healthcare and computer literacy. PONS - medicinski casopis, 15(1):21-27. DOI:10.5937/pomc15-16776.

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Objective. The aim of study was to assess nurse attitudes to computers use in healthcare and to determine if there is a relationship between the attitudes, socio-demographic variables and computers literacy.

Methods. Descriptive, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in the two university hospitals, on a sample of 203 nurses. Instruments used in this research included: The Pre-test for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale v. 3, the computer literacy questionnaire along with socio-demographic questionnaire.

Results. The internal reliability of The Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale was acceptable (α = 0.92) and the overall score (M = 63.9 out of maximum 100) indicated moderately positive nurse attitudes toward the use of the computers in healthcare. According to the classification categories of scale, 46.3% of nurses were in realistic group, and no nurses with cyberphobia characteristics. Inferential statistics methods revealed a significance difference in attitudes in respect to education, the place of use of computer and duration of computer use (p<0.05). The mean computer knowledge score including all the nurses was 6.3 ± 1.7 out of maximum 10 indicated the intermediate knowledge level. The positive correlation was calculated between computer literacy and attitudes toward utilization of computers in healthcare.

Discussion. The findings of this study showed positive nurse attitudes toward computers in healthcare, providing a good basis for the introduction of technological developments, which represents a vital process for improving and restructuring healthcare. Still, it is necessary to support nurses to ex- pand their computer skills.

Key words: nurses; information technology; attitude of health personnel

• Electronic Health Record Instruction in First-Semester Nursing Electronic Health Record Instruction in First-Semester Nursing Students: A Comparative Study Students: A Comparative Study

CITATION: Ruckdeschel , A. (2018). Electronic Health Record Instruction in First-Semester Nursing Electronic Health Record Instruction in First-Semester Nursing Students: A Comparative Study Students: A Comparative Study. Dissertation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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The use of health information technology has been shown to have positive effects on patient outcomes and provider efficiency. New nurses make more than half of the 7 million life-threatening medication errors that occur each year, andelectronic health records (EHRs)have been shownto significantly reduce these errors. Nurses now are expected to enter practice with a solid foundation in health information technology and the use of the EHR. Unfortunately, the vast majority of nursing schools do not specifically train their studentsin effective EHR utilization. Academic EHRs (AEHRs) are software packages with learning features that can be incorporated in the classroom, simulation,and skills labs. Existing studies haveonly examinedstudent preferences for their use,with little or no data on improvement in quantifiable outcomes.

The purpose of this study was to investigate if the useof an AEHRimproved self-efficacy, reduced anxiety, and enhanced competence compared to a traditional PowerPoint presentation on EHR usage.Bandura’s social cognitive theory was the guiding framework of this study. This study used a quasi-experimental design with first-semesterstudents enrolled in a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing(BSN) program. The control group received EHR instruction in a traditional 1-hour PowerPoint lecture. The intervention group received a 1-hour instructional session using and navigating in an AEHR (Lippincott DocuCare). Pre-and postinstruction measures and surveys showed undergraduate nursing students who received hands-on AEHR instruction had increased self-efficacy, less anxiety, and increased competency compared to peerswho received the traditional instruction. The results of this study indicate that the use of an AEHR in nursing curricula may be a more effective teaching strategy to improve students’ self-efficacy, anxiety, and competency.

• Development and Implementation of the Clinical Decision Support System for Patients With Cancer and Nurses’ Experiences Regarding the System

CITATION: Yılmaz, A. A., & Ozdemir, L. (2017). Development and Implementation of the Clinical Decision Support System for Patients With Cancer and Nurses’ Experiences Regarding the System. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 28(1), 4–12..

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop and implement the clinical decision support system (CDSS) for oncology nurses in the care of patients with cancer and to explore the nurses’ experiences about the system.

METHODS: The study was conducted using a mixed-methods research design with 14 nurses working at a gynecological oncology clinic at a university hospital in Turkey.

FINDINGS: The nurses stated that they did not experience any problems during the implementation of the CDSS, and its usage facilitated the assessment of patients’ needs and care management.

CONCLUSIONS: The results indicated that the CDSS supported the nurses’decision-making process about patients’ needs and preparation of individual care plans.

PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The CDSS should be developed and implemented by the nurses working with patients with cancer.

• Preparing Nursing Graduates for the Future: Adding Informatics Education To Entry Level Programs.

CITATION: Watts, C. S. (2016). Preparing Nursing Graduates for the Future: Adding Informatics Education To Entry Level Programs. Nursing Informatics Today, 31(1), 10–16.

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A rural community college desiring to add nursing informatics education to their practical nursing and associate nursing programs provided a project for a Masters of Nursing student. The purpose of the project was to integrate nursing informatics education into an already accelerated and shortened program. Although the research recommends core competencies for Bachelors of Science in nursing programs of study, the practical and associate degree graduates make up a larger segment of practicing nurses in the workforce with virtually no formal education in basic computer, information literacy, or information management skills. Ignoring the informatics education needs in practical and associate coursework contributes to a gap in education for all practicing nurses in using technology for safe nursing practice. The project addressed this gap by developing a program of nursing informatics education accommodating a seamless transition from the practical nursing level to the associate degree level. The project provided a foundation for safe practice as well as continuing education into the bachelor’s degree level. The project developed leadership skills, used the latest research, and provided innovative modalities to educate students in key areas of nursing informatics. As a result of the project, graduates gained an understanding of nursing informatics and its importance to practice, the nursing profession, and its positive influence on the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship. Using the Technology Informatics Guiding Education Reform Initiative core competency guidelines and the Quality Safety Education Nursing framework recommendations, an introductory course was developed that prepared nursing graduates for safe practice and promotes lifelong learning.

• Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, Practise and Adoption Among Health Care Professionals for Informatics/Computerised Technology Systems

CITATION: Karthik, K., & Munuswamy, S. (2016). Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, Practise and Adoption Among Health Care Professionals for Informatics/Computerised Technology Systems. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 225, 997–998..

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This proposed study will be conducted in Telangana and Tamil Nadu states in India. Mapping of Health care Professionals by a web-based Delphi technique followed by Focus Group Discussion and Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitude, Practise and Adoption among Health Care Professionals for informatics/ computerised technology systems by using structured questionnaire for knowledge and practice and for Attitudes toward Computers in Healthcare (P.A.T.C.H.) Scale will be used to collect the data. This study results will create evidence on present and relevant informatics/ computerized technology systems needs and help the research team to develop informatics competencies list and design an online or offline skill up gradation programs for health professionals in India according to their diverse roles in the health care system. The researcher team believes these results will have National relevance to the current focus areas of Government of India and to strengthen the Health Informatics Program offered in IIPH, Hyderabad.

Keywords: Informatics/computerized technology systems, P.AT.C.H Scale, Delphi technique, Focus group discussion, Mapping of the Health Professional

• Nurses Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Toward Electronic Health Records (EHR)

CITATION: Adams, S. L. (2015). Nurses Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude Toward Electronic Health Records (EHR). Walden University Dissertation.

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Information technology (IT) has been rapidly integrated into the healthcare industry, including nursing, and has the ability to reduce errors, cut cost, and enhance patient care. However, approximately 45% of the current nurse workforce lacks adequate training in computer skills, which may hinder the adoption of health-related IT in the workplace. Characteristics of Rogers’s diffusion of innovation (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability) guided this project. This project was conducted to address the problem of IT adoption on a local level and was designed to assess whether simulation training on a generic electronic health record (EHR) system would improve the knowledge, skill, and attitude of nurses with little or no experience with EHR. A convenience sample of nurses (n = 13) unfamiliar with EHR was obtained by posting flyers in long-term care or home health agencies. The nurses completed the P.A.T.C.H. assessment scale v. 3 (2011) before and after participating in the one-time simulation training on EHR. Scores on the P.A.T.C.H. were calculated according to the established scoring system and revealed a positive increase nurses’ attitude and self-efficacy toward the EHR system. Posttest scores yielded an increase ranging from 0.5 to 5 points from pretest scores, with an average pretest score of 54.23 on a scale of 0-100. The results of this project are consistent with the literature and current research and illustrate the importance of addressing the need for interactive training. This project contributes to social change in practice by enhancing the awareness of EHR in nurses who are new users of IT and promoting the adoption of technology in healthcare.

• The Impact of Technology Attitudes and Skills of Rural Health Clinic Nurses on the Level of Adoption of Electronic Health Clinic Nurses on the Level of Adoption of Electronic Health Records in Mississippi Records in Mississippi

CITATION: Styron, J. L. (2014). The Impact of Technology Attitudes and Skills of Rural Health Clinic Nurses on the Level of Adoption of Electronic Health Clinic Nurses on the Level of Adoption of Electronic Health Records in Mississippi Records in MississippiProQuest Information & Learning]. In Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering(Vol. 74, Issue 9–B(E)).

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The evolution of health information technology continues to reform the delivery of efficient, safe, and equitable healthcare in the United States. One such example is the emergence of electronic health records (EHRs) and the discerning emphasis placed on using this technology in meaningful ways. While the integration of EHRs into daily practice impacts all healthcare professionals, nurses remain a prominent driver in the successful adoption and usage of these systems. It is therefore imperative to understand the impact of nurses’ technology attitudes and skills on the level of EHR adoption in Mississippi.

This quantitative study examined the technology attitudes and skills of rural health clinic nurses on the level of adoption and meaningful use (as defined by CMS) of electronic health records. Approximately 44 rural health clinic nurses (or those serving in a rural health clinic nursing capacity) participated in a survey that solicited demographic information, healthcare facility information, electronic health record information; and information regarding the technology skills, and technology attitudes of the respective participant.

The findings show no significant relationships between current stage of EHR meaningful use and rural health clinic practice ownership; nor do factors that impede or facilitate the diffusion process significantly differ by practice ownership. Findings also indicate that the technology attitude of a nurse is not significantly impacted by (1) the age of the nurse, (2) the number of years of nursing experience, or (3) the current stage of EHR meaningful use at the nurses’ respective rural health clinic. Results of the study indicate that Mississippi’s rural health clinics are at varying levels of EHR meaningful use with some clinics still at a level of no adoption. In addition, technology attitudes of rural health clinic nurses still remain low. As evidenced by technology attitude scores, clinic nurses lack confidence in using technology and in the technology itself. Training should be focused on the application of health information technologies to increase nurses’ self-confidence and understanding of effective use. Further, administrators and practice owners should involve nurses throughout the adoption lifecycle to ensure nurses are a vital component in the development and integration of EHRs

• Virtual Education: Is It Effective for Preparing Nurses for a Hospital Move?

CITATION: Halfer, D., & Rosenheck, M. (2014). Virtual EducationIs It Effective for Preparing Nurses for a Hospital Move? JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration, 44(10), 535–540.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of using a virtual environment (VE) versus traditional paper floor plans (FPs) to prepare nurses for wayfinding in a new hospital building. BACKGROUND: This study was designed to control for variables such as task complexity and individual ability that have been missed in other media comparison studies. METHODS: Thirty nurses were assigned to the VE or FP condition using a randomized block experimental design. Subjects were blocked by alternate ranks on spatial/navigational ability and computer attitude/ experience and randomly assigned to conditions. Nurses received instruction with either a VE or FP condition. Wayfinding tasks were then completed with trained observers at the new hospital under construction. RESULTS: The investigators found no significant differences between the wayfinding performance or post-intervention confidence levels of subjects. Instruction using both media improved wayfinding and navigation skills. Qualitative findings suggest that interactions of the instructional style, media, and learner influence information retention and transfer. CONCLUSIONS: Although the virtual media did not prove to be more effective than FPs, it was equally effective for learning wayfinding and navigation skills in a new hospital. Nursing leaders may want to consider use of 3-dimensional VEs as an early method to provide repetitive practice for learning how to navigate a new large-scale space.

• Nursing students' attitudes towards computers in health care: a comparative analysis

CITATION: Vijayalakshmi , P., Ramachandra, S. & Math, S. (2014). Nursing students' attitudes towards computers in health care: a comparative analysis. Journal of Health Informatics. 6 (2): 46-52

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The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of basic computer course related to Nursing Students' attitudes towards usage of computers in health care. Cross sectional descriptive design was adopted among purposively selected undergraduates (n=161) to complete self reported questionnaires. Students that completed computer course were found to have positive attitudes as they agreed that "computers are great solving tools" (+2 = 9.663, p < .047), and "computers are natural to use in health care" (+2 = 11.623, p < .020) than the participants who have not undergone formal instruction in computer course. Contrary to these findings the participants who did not undergo computer training felt that "Computers are frustrating to use" (+2 =9.930, p < .042) and they "become restless when they think of using computer" (+2 = 15.149, p < .004). The findings suggest that integration of informatics throughout curriculum with increasing levels of difficulty is needed.

• Nursing and Midwifery Students' Attitudes to Computer Use in Healthcare

CITATION: Atay, S., Arikan, D., Yilmaz, F., Aslanturk, N. & Uzun, A. (2014). Nursing and midwifery students' attitudes to computer use in healthcare. Nursing Practice Today, Quarterly, 1 (3): 147-154.

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Background & Aim: Nurses are exposed to the changing demands in technology as they execute their patient-related duties in the workplace. Integration of information technology (IT) in healthcare systems improves the quality of care provided. Nursing and midwifery students with prior exposure to computers tend to have a positive influence of IT. This study was carried out to determine the atti- tudes of the students of nursing and midwifery at School of Health to the use of computers in healthcare.

Methods & Materials: The sample was composed of 247 nursing and midwifery students select- ed by using non-probability sampling method. Survey method and pretest for attitudes toward computers in healthcare scale were used in data collection. Chi-square significance test was con- ducted in data analysis.

Results: About 94.3% of the students were female, 48.6% were graduates of regular high school, 58.7% were students of nursing and 32.8% were 2nd year students. Moreover, 62.6% of the stu- dents had a computer, 80.2% took a computer course, 47.0% used the computer for 1-3 h/day, 96% considered computer use necessary for their profession and 96.8% found it necessary for their profession to possess a computer. It was found that 45.3% of the students were enthusiastic view of the potential of computer use in healthcare.

Conclusion: There was no significant difference between the nursing students and the midwifery students in terms of attitudes to use of computers in healthcare, whereas a significant relationship was found between computer use in healthcare and the daily duration of daily computer use and whether the students possess a computer. This result is significant in terms of planning, applying, and integrating hospital information systems.

• The relationship between in-service training nurses' attitudes toward computers in health care and computer anxiety in Turkey

CITATION: Kaya, H., Isik, B., & Bodur, G. (2014). The relationship between in-service training nurses' attitudes toward computers in health care and computer anxiety in Turkey. International Journal of Human Sciences, 11(2), 948-963. doi:10.14687/ijhs.v11i2.2712

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Nurses' perceptions relating to using technology and computer can directly affect how they structure in-service and continuous education programmes. This research was planned as a descriptive-correlational design to determine the relationship between in-service training nurses' attitudes toward computer in health care and computer anxiety. Research was realized with 116 in-service training nurses who work at Education Department of Istanbul Local Health Authority and primary, secondary and tertiary health institution subordinate Istanbul Local Health Authority. Data were collected after getting permission from Istanbul Local Health Authority considering voluntariness with "Personal Information Form", "Attitudes Toward Computer in Health Care Assessment Scale (P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale)" and "Computer Anxiety Scale (CAS)". Research data were analyzed with SPSS package program. Mean of the P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale was found as 20.07+- 11.91, mean of the CAS was found as 39.31+ - 9.52. There is a moderate negatively significant correlation between the attitude of the in-service training nurses toward computer in health care and their computer anxiety (r: -0.502 p<0.01). The results of research are limited to in-service training nurses who work in Istanbul and are not generalized to all in-service training nurses. The research findings suggest that in-service training nurses have positive attitude toward computer in health care and low computer anxiety. These findings will enable in-service training nurses to consider the importance of using technology and computer. Understanding these concepts is beneficial in efforts to improve the educational activities offered to nurses, other medical staff and patients.

• Nurses' computer literacy and attitudes towards the use of computers in health care

CITATION: Gurdas Topkaya, S., & Kaya, N. (2014). Nurses' computer literacy and attitudes towards the use of computers in health care. International Journal Of Nursing Practice, doi:10.1111/ijn.12350

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This descriptive and cross-sectional study was designed to address nurses' computer literacy and attitudes towards the use of computers in health care and to determine the correlation between these two variables. This study was conducted with the participation of 688 nurses who worked at two university-affiliated hospitals. These nurses were chosen using a stratified random sampling method. The data were collected using the Multicomponent Assessment of Computer Literacy and the Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale v. 2. The nurses, in general, had positive attitudes towards computers, and their computer literacy was good. Computer literacy in general had significant positive correlations with individual elements of computer competency and with attitudes towards computers. If the computer is to be an effective and beneficial part of the health-care system, it is necessary to help nurses improve their computer competency. This article was originally written as a master's thesis for the Fundamentals of Nursing programme at Istanbul University Institute of Health Sciences.

• Response and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing students Towards Computers in Health Care

CITATION: Vijayalakshmi, P. & Math, S. (2013). Response and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing students Towards Computers in Health Care. Canadian Journal of Nursing Informatics (CJNI), 8(3&4).

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Background: Computer knowledge and skills are becoming essential components of technology in nursing education and practice. To date, research that examined the attitudes of nursing students who are enrolled in baccalaureate programs towards technology in healthcare is limited.

Aim: The present study was focused on the attitudes of Baccalaureate Nursing Students towards computers in health care.

Methodology: A descriptive study design using a quantitative approach and structured questionnaire was used to measure the nursing students’ attitudes towards computer usage. A sample of 161 BSN students participated in this study.

Results: Our findings revealed that more than three fourth of the participants (n=124, 77.0%) had realistic views of current computer capabilities and applications in health care as indicated in their responses to the questionnaire. Further, the mean score of the participants was 60.71 + - 7.22 (M+- SD) which indicates the participants felt comfortable in using user-friendly computer applications.

Conclusion: The findings indicate that under graduate nursing students generally held positive attitudes towards the use of computers in health care. However, students received limited computer exposure as part of their curriculum and may not be adequately prepared to work independently with computers in the workplace once they graduate. Thus, the researchers suggested integrating nursing informatics with in a leveled way throughout nursing curriculum.

Key words:

Attitudes, Computers, Health care, Nursing students, P.A.T.C.H. Assessment Scale

• A Comparative Study to Assess an Attitude towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice among the Staff Nurses

CITATION: Ramanadin, P. V., Muthamilselvi, G., & Kaur, M. (2013). A Comparative Study to Assess an Attitude towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice among the Staff Nurses. Asian Journal Of Nursing Education & Research, 3(2), 82-86.

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Nursing is professional caring. Though we are in technology world many of the Hospital follows the most of the traditional method of nursing care which has got lot of paper work than the client care. This trend has to be changed. Hence this study is focusing on assessment and comparison of Nurses attitude towards computer application in nursing practice by a standardized tool P.A.T.C.H (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare). Quantitative approach with descriptive research design was used for the study. Staff Nurses working in Private Hospital and Government Hospital were selected by using convenient sampling technique. Total sample size is forty. Prochaska Diclemente's Stage of Change Model theory was applied for the present study. Both descriptive and inferential technique was used for the study. Study findings shows, according to P.A.T.C.H. Scale Private Staff Nurses had 5% of the limited awareness, 40% of them had realistic view, 50% of them had enthusiastic view and 5% of them had idealistic view about computer application in nursing practice. Government Staff Nurses had 35% realistic view, 55% of them had enthusiastic view and 10% of them had idealistic view. Among the Private staff Nurses 59% of them had positive attitude, 20% of them had negative attitude and 21% of them were expressed that no opinion. Among the Government Staff Nurses 59.5% of them had positive attitude, 15% of them were had negative attitude and 25.5% of them were expressed as no opinion. Chi square test was used to find out the association between attitude and selected demographic variables at 0.05 level of significance. It shows that there is no association between attitude and age, sex, education, Year of experience, Income, Type of family, religion, marital status and Place of residence. There is association between attitude and Source of information. Overall finding of the study shows that there is no much difference between private and government staff nurses towards computer application in nursing practice. They must be educated regarding current trends and recent advancement by using information technology.

Keywords

P.A.T.C.H (Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare), Nursing Informatics, Prochaska Diclemente's Stage of Change Model, Enthusiastic view, Idealistic view

• Attitude Towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice by PATCH Scale

CITATION: Ramanadin, P. V. & Kaur, M. (2013). Attitude Towards Computer Application in Nursing Practice by PATCH Scale. International Journal of Nursing Care, 1 (1), 97-100. DOI : 10.5958/j.2320-8651.1.1.021

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Nursing is the noblest of all profession. Nurses should be efficient in providing health care which requires skill in all aspects including computer application in nursing practice. With an aim of this the investigators undertook the study to assess the attitude of the Staff Nurses towards computer application in nursing practice by a standardized scale called P.A.T.C.H. Scale (Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare). Thirty Staff Nurses working in the Private Hospital, Pondicherry were selected by Non- Probability, Convenient sampling Technique. P.A.T.C.H. Scale was administered to assess their attitude. Differential & inferential Statistics were used to assess their attitude. Study findings shows that 5% of Staff Nurses had limited awareness, 40% of them had realistic view, 55% of them had Enthusiastic view and 5% of them had idealistic view and also 59% of them shown positive attitude, 20% of them had negative attitude and 21% of them had no opinion on computer application in nursing practice. This study shows that though we are in technology world many of the staff nurses have less awareness towards computer application in nursing practice and it can be changed by conducting Inservice education programme.

Keywords

PATCH, Scale (Pretest for Attitudes Towards Computers in Healthcare), Realistic view, Enthusiastic view, Idealistic View.

• Competency level and attitude toward computers of nurses in La Union Philippines

CITATION: Cisnero, M. (2012). Competency level and attitude toward computers of nurses in La Union Philippines. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 10 (3), 246.

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Computer use in the Philippines has been rapidly growing but the use and integration in the field of nursing is not yet fully developed and required. The principal stage in using computer technology in nursing is the assessment of computer competency level and attitude.A questionnaire was distributed among 172 nurses to determine their competency level in basic computer operations; multimedia and files management; and internet and social networking and communications using a validated and reliable tool that was developed; while Pretest on Attitude toward Computers in Health Care (PATCH) was utilized to determine their attitudes. ANOVA and Pearson r was used to determine the relationship and differences among groups and an enhancement program was also formulated based on the findings. Results show that the respondents are highly competent in all domains of computer competencies but just a comfortable level of attitude. Age, educational attainment, rank, internet access and years using computers.

• Factors Affecting Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare.

CITATION: Kaya, N. (2011). Factors affecting nurses' attitudes toward computers in healthcare. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 29 (2), 121-129. doi:10.1097/NCN.0b013e3181f9dd0f

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The purpose of the study was to determine factors affecting nurses' attitudes toward computers in healthcare. This cross-sectional study was carried out with nurses employed at one state and one university hospital. The sample of the study included 890 nurses who were selected via a purposive sampling method. Data were collected by using a questionnaire for demographic information and Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale v.2. The nurses, in general, had positive attitudes toward computers. Findings of the present study showed a significant difference in attitudes for different categories of age (P < .001), marital status (P < .05), education (P < .001), type of facility (P < .01), job HD (P < .001), computer science education (P < .01), computer experience (P < .001), duration of computer use (P < .001), and place of use of computer (P < .001). The results of the present study could be used during planning and implementation of computer training programs for nurses in Turkey and could be utilized in improving the participation of Turkish nurses in initiatives to develop hospital information systems and, above all, in developing computerized patient care planning.

• Nursing Informatics Competencies for Practicing Nurses: A Self Assessment Initiative

CITATION: Kaminski, J. (2007). Nursing Informatics Competencies for Practicing Nurses: A Self-Assessment Initiative. October 1st, 2007. CNIA 2007 Conference Concurrent Session, Toronto, Ontario.

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Nursing Informatics, a term coined to describe the integration of nursing science with information and computer science, has developed into a mandatory focus for all registered nurses on a global scale. For the past four decades, literature, research and a growing body of practice have addressed the theoretical and practical aspects of informatics in nursing. A web-site was created to offer registered nurses a web-based, free, professional development initiative to support them to self-assess their nursing informatics competencies and learning needs. Various competency taxonomies have been reviewed and integrated in the process. Tutorials and other planning initiatives were also created to help nurses begin the process of self-directed education in informatics. The intention of this work is to give nurses a preliminary analysis of their current expertise and learning needs in the realm of informatics in nursing. This site is available at: http://www.nursing-informatics.com/niassess/index.html

A comprehensive list of technological, utility, and leadership competencies were defined and described for each of the three levels of User. Accompanying self-tests were provided to allow nurses to assess their own level of expertise in the list of competencies addressed. As well, tutorials were provided or linked to help nurses begin to address their own particular learning needs to develop the competencies that they wished to develop. Personal learning plan worksheets were also provided to assist nurses in articulating their own learning goals and plan to address their perceived needs.

• Validity and Reliability of Turkish version of the Pretest for Attitudes towards Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale

CITATION: Kaya, N. Turkinaz, A. (February 2008). Validity and Reliability of Turkish version of the Pretest for Attitudes towards Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale. Journal of Istanbul University Florence Nightingale School of Nursing, 16(61), 24 - 32.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this methodological study was to assess the validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Pretest for Attitudes toward Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale.

Method: The adaptation of the scale to Turkish language was performed via back-translation, content validity was examined by refer to experts, reliability was examined with test-retest reliability and internal consistency, validity was examined with criterion-related validity (concurrent validity). The universe of the study consisted of nurses who accept to participation of study at one state hospital and one university hospital. Test-retest reliability was examined with 60 nurses; internal consistency and concurrent validity were examined with 200 nurses.

Findings: The test-retest reliability of items of Pretest for Attitudes toward Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale was 0.20-0.77, for the total scale was 0.85. For internal consistency, Scale's item total correlation was 0.06-0.68 and Cronbach's Alpha was 0.92. Concurrent validity was examined with correlation between Attitudes toward Computers Scale and Pretest for Attitudes Toward Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale scores and there was positively significant correlated (r=0.66, p<0.01).

Conclusions: The findings concern in the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Pretest for Attitudes toward Computers in Healthcare Assessment Scale indicates that this instrument can be used in the studies that will be conducted in Turkey.