Computer literacy in nursing; developing the information technology syllabus in nursing education
Journal of Advanced NursingPublished 1 February 1997
Kaija Saranto, Helena Leino‐Kilpi
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It is concluded that hospital information systems and nursing informatics should be integrated into laboratory and hospital training and taught about information technology in nursing education.
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This study has two main purposes: first, to identify and describe the computer skills required in nursing; and second, to find out what should be taught about information technology in nursing education. A three-round Delphi survey was carried out with a panel of experts representing nursing practice, nursing education, nurse students and consumers. The panel showed a consensus of opinion on 71% of the items included in the questionnaire designed for the study. The experts agreed that nurses must know how to use the computer for word-processing purposes, for accessing and using the hospital information system, and for e-mailing. Nurses must also be aware of system security and show a positive attitude towards computers. It is concluded that hospital information systems and nursing informatics should be integrated into laboratory and hospital training.
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