Abstract

A descriptive cross-sectional study to investigated Nurses' use of technology in Saudi Arabia. Findings were common for texting, calling and information seeking and its use increased with the more educated, higher position and more years’ experience as a nurse. Nurses did not use this technology to communicate with patients.

Author Details

Ahmad M. Rayani, MSN, Nursing, Florida International university, Miami, Florida, USA; Ahmad Aboshaiqah, PhD, RN, College of Nursing - Nursing Education and Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Jonas Preposi Cruz, PhD, MAN, BSN, RN, Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al Dawadmi, Philippines

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Keywords:

Nurses, Smartphone, Technology

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

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Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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The use of smartphones among nurses during clinical practice: A multi-hospital study

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A descriptive cross-sectional study to investigated Nurses' use of technology in Saudi Arabia. Findings were common for texting, calling and information seeking and its use increased with the more educated, higher position and more years’ experience as a nurse. Nurses did not use this technology to communicate with patients.