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- Title
A Study of the Impact of an Educational Intervention on Nurse Attitudes and Behaviours Toward Mobile Device and Application Use in Hospital Settings.
- Authors
Giles-Smith, Lori; Spencer, Andrea; Shaw, Christine; Porter, Ceceile; Lobchuk, Michelle
- Abstract
Introduction: Mobile devices provide nurses with access to evidence-based information at the bedside through software applications (apps). Librarians encourage app use by purchasing licenses and promoting their features. While many high-quality nursing apps exist, there is inconsistency in published reports on whether nurses use them in patient care. The aim of this research is to describe the use of mobile devices and apps by nurses at two urban hospitals and to examine the impact of educational sessions led by hospital librarians and educators on nurse usage, attitudes, and behaviour as they relate to mobile devices and apps. Methods: Phase I consisted of a descriptive, cross-sectional survey of inpatient nurses to determine mobile device and app use and attitudes. Phase II involved a one-group pre- and post-test design to examine the impact of educational sessions led by librarians and hospital educators on nurse attitudes, usage, and behaviours. A postintervention focus group captured thoughts on using mobile devices and apps at the bedside. Results: Results indicate that most nurses who have a personal mobile device are interested in using them to access apps at the bedside though few are currently doing so. While nurses cite many conveniences and uses, they also highlight a number of barriers associated with using mobile devices that must be addressed in order to realize the benefits in patient-centred care. Discussion: Hospital librarians and educators should work together to provide the education and support nurses require to realize the benefits of using devices and apps at the bedside. Larger studies are needed to determine the impact of educational sessions on patient and health provider satisfaction with mobile device and app use.
- Subjects
NURSING education; CONTENT analysis; FOCUS groups; HOSPITALS; RESEARCH methodology; METROPOLITAN areas; NURSES' attitudes; RESEARCH funding; STATISTICAL sampling; CELL phones; QUANTITATIVE research; PRE-tests &; post-tests; EDUCATIONAL outcomes; INTER-observer reliability; CROSS-sectional method; PATIENT-centered care; MOBILE apps; DESCRIPTIVE statistics
- Publication
Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association (JCHLA), 2017, Vol 38, Issue 1, p12
- ISSN
1708-6892
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5596/c17-003