Accessing best practice resources using mobile technology in an undergraduate nursing program: a feasibility study.
Comput Inform Nurs
; 33(3): 122-8, 2015 Mar.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25636042
Mobile technology presents new opportunities for nursing education and ultimately the provision of nursing care. The aim of this study was to explore the utility of mobile technology in undergraduate nursing education. In this evaluation study, undergraduate nursing students were provided with iPod Touch devices containing best practice guidelines. Computer self-efficacy was assessed, and the Theory of Planned Behavior was used to identify potential predictors of the use of mobile technology. Questionnaires were completed at baseline (n = 33) and postimplementation (n = 23). Feedback on feasibility issues was recorded throughout the study period. Students generally found the devices useful, and few technical problems were identified; however, lack of skill in using the devices and lack of support from staff in the clinical setting were commonly identified issues. Self-efficacy scores were high throughout the study. Attitudes, perceptions of the desirability of use, perceived personal control over use, and intentions of using the device were lower postimplementation than at baseline. Attitude toward the technology predicted intention to use the device after graduation. Mobile technology may promote evidence-informed practice; however, supporting students' acquisition of related skills may optimize use. Successful integration of mobile technology into practice requires attention to factors that affect student attitudes.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Computadoras de Mano
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Bachillerato en Enfermería
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Práctica Clínica Basada en la Evidencia
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Aplicaciones Móviles
Tipo de estudio:
Evaluation_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Implementation_research
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Comput Inform Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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INFORMATICA MEDICA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos