Critical social theory as a model for the informatics curriculum for nursing
Wainwright, P.; Jones, P.G.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 57: 71-76
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 10947673 Document Number: 524460
It is widely acknowledged that the education and training of nurses in information management and technology is problematic. Drawing from recent research this paper presents a theoretical framework within which the nature of the problems faced by nurses in the use of information may be analyzed. This framework, based on the critical social theory of Habermas, also provides a model for the informatics curriculum. The advantages of problem based learning and multi-media web-based technologies for the delivery of learning materials within this area are also discussed.