Computer Experience of Nurses.
This study aimed to identify the computing experience of nurses in southern Brazil, through exploratory survey research. The results, which were obtained from the application of The Staggers Nursing Computer Experience Questionnaire®, were analyzed by statistical tests. The survey was conducted with nurses working both in hospitals, as in public health, in a capital in southern Brazil. There is the predominance of novice nurses in the application of computer tools in their practices but most often declare the use the computers to develop their professional and also personal life activities. We conclude that the computer and health information systems are part of the working reality of the participants, being considered indispensable resources his activity, while noting limitations on the potential use of these tools. This study reflects on how the issue has been addressed in educational schools and the challenges of inclusion of the theme of Nursing Informatics in the curricula in Brazil.
Federal University of Parana, Research Group on Politics, Management and Health Practices GPPGPS-UFPR.
Luciana
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Schleder Gonçalves
Federal University of Parana, Research Group on Politics, Management and Health Practices GPPGPS-UFPR.
Talita
T
Cândida Castro
Federal University of Parana, Research Group on Politics, Management and Health Practices GPPGPS-UFPR.
Soraya
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Fialek
D000328:Adult; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D001938:Brazil; D003197:Computer Literacy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D048108:Nursing Informatics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires