title: Computer literacy in nursing: developing the information technology syllabus in nursing education.
abstract: This study has two main purposes: first, to identify and describe the computer skills required in nursing; and second, to find out what should be taught about information technology in nursing education. A three-round Delphi survey was carried out with a panel of experts representing nursing practice, nursing education, nurse students and consumers. The panel showed a consensus of opinion on 71% of the items included in the questionnaire designed for the study. The experts agreed that nurses must know how to use the computer for word-processing purposes, for accessing and using the hospital information system, and for e-mailing. Nurses must also be aware of system security and show a positive attitude towards computers. It is concluded that hospital information systems and nursing informatics should be integrated into laboratory and hospital training.
authors.affiliation: Porvoo College of Nursing, Finland.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Saranto
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Leino-Kilpi
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003479:Curriculum; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D003697:Delphi Technique; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005387:Finland; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000193:education* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data