Unmet informatics needs of nurses regarding the use of personal smartphones in the workplace.
acute-care
clinical practice
informatics
information-seeking behavior
personal device
smartphone
Journal
International nursing review
ISSN: 1466-7657
Titre abrégé: Int Nurs Rev
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7808754
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2022
Sep 2022
Historique:
received:
14
04
2021
accepted:
07
11
2021
pubmed:
10
12
2021
medline:
13
8
2022
entrez:
9
12
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
This study aimed to investigate the differences in practices, policies, and perceptions of nurses regarding work-related utilization of smartphones in acute-care settings. Mobile devices utilizing emerging technology are widely used in acute-care settings; however, concerns such as potential distraction, improper use, and negative impact on the nursing image in clinical practice remain valid. Nurse managers (n = 8) and nurses (n = 181) were enrolled from eight academic tertiary hospitals that have comprehensive electronic medical record systems and mobile versions. Between October 2018 and February 2019, participants completed a questionnaire designed to explore their use of smartphones. The reporting guide for self-administered surveys of clinicians was applied. Approximately 80% of nurses carried personal smartphones while working, with 70% using their devices for work. The prevalence of work-related smartphone use ranged from 3% to 43% by functionality, which was lower than that estimated by managers. Frequent uses included taking pictures/videos and internet browsing. Nurses were more positive than managers about the benefits of smartphone use and less burdened by related concerns. Novice and junior nurses were more optimistic than senior nurses. Only one hospital had a policy on nurses' use of personal devices at work. Two unmet needs in the current clinical information system were identified: information supporting task-related knowledge at the bedside and security of data capture and communication. The unintended perception gaps between nurses and managers regarding work-related smartphone use can be closed by nursing leadership. Unmet nursing informatics, particularly for information-seeking purposes, can be addressed in the context of quality assurance. Nurse leaders can advocate secure and proper use of smartphones in clinical practice.
Sections du résumé
AIMS
OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to investigate the differences in practices, policies, and perceptions of nurses regarding work-related utilization of smartphones in acute-care settings.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Mobile devices utilizing emerging technology are widely used in acute-care settings; however, concerns such as potential distraction, improper use, and negative impact on the nursing image in clinical practice remain valid.
METHODS
METHODS
Nurse managers (n = 8) and nurses (n = 181) were enrolled from eight academic tertiary hospitals that have comprehensive electronic medical record systems and mobile versions. Between October 2018 and February 2019, participants completed a questionnaire designed to explore their use of smartphones. The reporting guide for self-administered surveys of clinicians was applied.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Approximately 80% of nurses carried personal smartphones while working, with 70% using their devices for work. The prevalence of work-related smartphone use ranged from 3% to 43% by functionality, which was lower than that estimated by managers. Frequent uses included taking pictures/videos and internet browsing. Nurses were more positive than managers about the benefits of smartphone use and less burdened by related concerns. Novice and junior nurses were more optimistic than senior nurses. Only one hospital had a policy on nurses' use of personal devices at work.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Two unmet needs in the current clinical information system were identified: information supporting task-related knowledge at the bedside and security of data capture and communication.
IMPLICATION FOR NURSING POLICY
CONCLUSIONS
The unintended perception gaps between nurses and managers regarding work-related smartphone use can be closed by nursing leadership. Unmet nursing informatics, particularly for information-seeking purposes, can be addressed in the context of quality assurance. Nurse leaders can advocate secure and proper use of smartphones in clinical practice.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
375-383Subventions
Organisme : National Research Foundation of Korea
ID : NRF-2019R1A2C2007583
Organisme : Korean Society of Medical Informatics
Informations de copyright
© 2021 International Council of Nurses.
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