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Undergraduate nurses' preferred use of mobile devices in healthcare settings

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posted on 2023-05-18, 08:36 authored by Carey MatherCarey Mather, Elizabeth CummingsElizabeth Cummings, Allen, P
The growth of digital technology has created challenges for appropriate and safe use of mobile or portable devices in healthcare environments. There is perceived risk that the use of mobile technology for learning may distract from provision of patient care if used by undergraduate students during work-integrated learning. This paper reports on a study that aimed to identify differences in preferred behavior of student nurses in their use of mobile technology during and away from the clinical practice environment. A previously validated online survey was administered to students during a period of work integrated learning in a range of healthcare settings in two Australian ·states. Respondents agreed that mobile devices could be beneficial to patient care. Overall, students proposed they would use mobile devices for accessing information, during work integrated learning, less than when away from the workplace. The development of policy to guide the use of mobile devices, in situ, is important to the provision of safe and competent care and improved health outcomes for patients.

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Publication title

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics

Volume

208

Pagination

264-268

ISSN

0926-9630

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

lOS Press BV

Place of publication

Netherlands

Rights statement

Copyright 2015 IOS Press

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Health education and promotion

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