Journal article
Knowledge, perceptions and expectations of nurses in e-health: results of a survey in a children's hospital
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Vol.12(Supplement 3), pp.35-38
2006
Abstract
We surveyed all nurses working at a tertiary paediatric hospital (except casual staff and those who were on leave) from 27 hospital departments. A total of 365 questionnaires were distributed. There were 40 questions in six sections: demographic details, knowledge of e-health, relevance of e-health to nursing profession, computing skills, Internet use and access to e-health education. A total of 253 surveys were completed (69%). Most respondents reported that that they had never had e-health education of any sort (87%) and their e-health knowledge and skills were low (71%). However, 11% of nurses reported some exposure to e-health through their work. Over half (56%) of respondents indicated that e-health was important, very important or critical for health professions while 26% were not sure. The lack of education and training was considered by most respondents (71%) to be the main barrier to adopting e-health. While nurses seemed to have moderate awareness of the potential benefits of e-health, their practical skills and knowledge of the topic were very limited.
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- Title
- Knowledge, perceptions and expectations of nurses in e-health: results of a survey in a children's hospital
- Authors
- Sisira Edirippuligu (Author) - University of QueenslandAnthony C Smith (Author) - University of QueenslandJeanine Young (Author) - Royal Children's Hospital, BrisbaneRichard Wootton (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Vol.12(Supplement 3), pp.35-38
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2006
- DOI
- 10.1258/135763306779380255
- ISSN
- 1357-633X
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99448966202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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