Abstract

This study used a virtual world clinic to study individual perceptions about coaching from nurses to manage technology addiction. Participants identified and discussed symptoms based on randomly assigned levels of addiction, as defined by frequency and severity of behaviors. Early findings report user comfort with a virtual group discussion environment.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Karen Estridge, DNP, RN - Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH, USA; Nitin Walia, PhD - Ashland University Dauch College of Business and Economics, Ashland, OH, USA; Jacqueline K. Owens, PhD, RN, CNE - Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Ashland University, Mansfield, OH, USA; Melessa Starnes-Damoff, MSN, RN - Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mansfield, OH, USA

Sigma Membership

Rho Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Coaches, Technology Addiction, Virtual Clinic

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Perceptions of nurse coaching for technology addiction in a simulated virtual world clinic

Washington, DC, USA

This study used a virtual world clinic to study individual perceptions about coaching from nurses to manage technology addiction. Participants identified and discussed symptoms based on randomly assigned levels of addiction, as defined by frequency and severity of behaviors. Early findings report user comfort with a virtual group discussion environment.