Author :
Grace Maria Joy, Usha Marath, Rincy A Thoma, Rini Thomas, Risuwana Naser, Sahla Sabu, Thushara Jose
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Abstract :
Introduction: The use of information technology becomes a routine activity for many organizations. In fact the term informatics means the use of computerized information system to answer questions, solve problems and make decisions. However, little is known about the uptake and technology acceptance among nurses.
Aims and Objectives: This study aim to find the perceived use and barriers in the use of health information technology by nurses.
Materials and Methods: Descriptive research design was used. A total of 150 staff nurses selected using convenient sampling. Data was collected using demographic data sheet and semi-structured questionnaire.
Results: As per the study, a vast majority of the staff nurses opines that data collection in health care facility needs to be electronic. The major uses of health information technology include improvement in clinical care, provision of up to date information and reduced need for manual record writing. The major barriers in the use of health information technology are prolonged implementation time, the threat to confidentiality caused by the easy access and the lack of proper manuals and guidelines regarding the use of EMR.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the benefits of use of health information technology in improving clinical care, providing up to date information and reducing manual recording. It also identifies significant barriers such as confidentiality issues, implementation delays, and lack of training resources.
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