Abstract

Numerous studies have examined nurses' attitudes toward computers in healthcare. None has investigated the influence of nurses' knowledge of computers on their attitudes. The study examined the influence of an instructional program designed to prepare nurses to use a clinical information system. Nurses' knowledge level and attitudes toward clinical systems were measured prior to and immediately after the course. Demographic and background information was collected at the time of the pretest. Program evaluation was conducted at the time of the post test. Participants completed the third and final surveys for knowledge and attitudes four to six weeks after attending the course.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9528877; ProQuest document ID: 304265614. The author still retains copyright.

Authors

Jane Renfro

Author Details

Jane Renfro, PhD, ANP

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Zeta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Computer-based System, Digital Clinical Information Systems, Nurse Education

Advisor

Margaret Dear

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

George Mason University

Degree Year

1995

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-08-19

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