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Managing Change During an Information Systems Transition
Author(s) -
Barr Barbara J.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61610-4
Subject(s) - documentation , technical documentation , value (mathematics) , information technology , computer science , knowledge management , process management , nursing , business , medicine , machine learning , programming language , operating system
This article examines the social forces underlying computer technology diffusion into nursing. It also explores the benefits of computerized perioperative patient documentation and suggests methods that can used to persuade nurses to embrace and master computer technology as a tool of their trade. Options are examined that offer nurses opportunities to overcome their reluctance to accept responsibility for accurate computer documentation and appreciate the added value offered by information technology. Implementing an adequate computer technical skills training program affects nurses' acceptance of computerized documentation, but having the best training program available does not replace the need to ensure that organizational and individual practitioners are receptive to change. AORN J 75 (June 2002) 1085‐1092.