The Relationship between Nurses’ Training and Perceptions of Electronic Documentation Systems

Electronic documentation systems have been widely implemented in the healthcare field. These systems have become a critical part of the nursing profession. This research examines how nurses’ general computer skills, training, and self-efficacy affect their perceptions of using these systems. A sampl...

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Published in:Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) Vol. 11; no. 1; pp. 12 - 27
Main Authors: Zaman, Nohel, Goldberg, David M., Kelly, Stephanie, Russell, Roberta S., Drye, Sherrie L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.01.2021
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Subjects:
Attitudes
Computer literacy
Documentation
electronic documentation
Electronic health records
electronic medical records
general computer skills
Medical records
nurse training
Nursing education
Perceptions
self-efficacy
technology acceptance model
electronic medical records
nurse training
technology acceptance model
electronic documentation
general computer skills
self-efficacy
ISSN:2039-4403, 2039-439X, 2039-4403
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Summary:Electronic documentation systems have been widely implemented in the healthcare field. These systems have become a critical part of the nursing profession. This research examines how nurses’ general computer skills, training, and self-efficacy affect their perceptions of using these systems. A sample of 248 nurses was surveyed to examine their general computer skills, self-efficacy, and training in electronic documentation systems in nursing programs. We propose a model to investigate the extent to which nurses’ computer skills, self-efficacy, and training in electronic documentation influence perceptions of using electronic documentation systems in hospitals. The data supports a mediated model in which general computer skills, self-efficacy, and training influence perceived usefulness through perceived ease of use. The significance of these findings was confirmed through structural equation modeling. As the electronic documentation systems are customized for every organization, our findings suggest value in nurses receiving training to learn these specific systems in the workplace or during their internships. Doing so may improve patient outcomes by ensuring that nurses use the systems consistently and effectively.
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ISSN:2039-4403
2039-439X
2039-4403
DOI:10.3390/nursrep11010002