title: Impact of computerization on nursing: automated order entry, care planning, and implications for recruitment.
abstract: Very few empirical studies have been completed which verify the actual benefits of automation for nursing. This article provides an overview of the results and implications of five research studies undertaken at a Canadian Hospital to ascertain the impact of computerization on selected aspects of nursing. These studies found that nurses perceived few positive benefits for direct care givers when order entry, results reporting and care planning were automated. This article will be of particular interest to nurse administrators who are embarking on automation within their hospitals.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Adaskin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dreidger
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kennedy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McLean
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McMorris
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McMullan
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rapko
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rowluk
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sinha
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000592:standards; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010560:Personnel Selection