Important computer competencies for the nursing profession.
Nursing requires computer competencies. This study aimed at identifying those competencies required for the nursing profession in Taiwan. The Delphi technique was deployed in this study. In the Delphi questionnaires, computer competencies were sorted into seven domains: concepts of hardware, software, and networks; principles of computer applications; skills of computer usage; program design; limitations of the computer; personal and social issues; attitudes toward the computer. In three Delphi questionnaires, nursing informatics experts gave us their opinions on the importance of each computer competency for the nursing profession. The experts also designated when the competency should be cultivated. This study provides a comprehensive list for nursing professionals to check on their computer competence. The results of this study should also serve as good references for teachers and schools in designing related curriculums.
Jiang
Wey-Wen
WW
Department of Information Management, National Taipei College of Nursing, ROC. jiang6@ntcn.edu.tw
Chen
Wei
W
Chen
Yu-Chih
YC
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003200:Computer User Training / Q000592:standards*; D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards; D003697:Delphi Technique; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000592:standards; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000592:standards; D004510:Education, Nursing, Diploma Programs / Q000592:standards; D004511:Education, Nursing, Graduate / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000193:education*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan