A study of awareness and utilisation of online clinical resources by practice nurses in general practice in Canterbury

There has been significant growth in the potential application of Health Information Technology (HIT), into the daily clinical practice of registered nurses (Murphy, 2011; Nursing Informatics Awareness Task Force HIMSS, 2007). This study focused on practice nurses working in the largest Primary Health Organisation (PHO) in Canterbury. Over 300 practice nurses were invited to participate with a 27% response rate (n=81). This study explored both the nurses’ awareness and utilisation of online clinical resources. The research was both descriptive and exploratory. Data was collected through a survey which used both psychometric items and free responses. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) was employed to underpin and structure the study, ensuring systematic data collection. The respondents showed high adoption and utilisation of online clinical resources. While there were a range of HIT resources identified as being used by respondents, it was evident that resources developed regionally, had greater usage. The results indicated significant agreement in the usefulness of HIT resources available. Commonly highlighted by respondents was the need for resources that are user friendly and assist their roles, not detract from patient engagement and the delivery of care.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Nursing

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Grantor

Eastern Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Leov, Victoria

• Canterbury (N. Z.)
• New Zealand
• registered nurses
• primary health care
• Health Information Technology (HIT)
• online clinical resources
• technology adoption
• surveys

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• All rights reserved

Language dc:language.iso

en

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https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6434

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