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Computer literacy in nursing; developing the information technology syllabus in nursing education
Author(s) -
Saranto Kaija,
LeinoKilpi Helena
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.1997025377.x
Subject(s) - delphi method , nursing , nurse education , syllabus , computer literacy , health informatics , delphi , informatics , hospital information system , nursing research , medicine , medical education , information system , psychology , computer science , pedagogy , mathematics education , artificial intelligence , electrical engineering , operating system , engineering , public health
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 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 known how to use the computer for word‐processing purposes, for accessing and using the hospital information system, and for emailing. 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.