Overcoming the barriers to using information systems
Chan, T.; de Lusignan, S.; Brew, S.
Nursing Times 100(49): 44-46
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 15630974 Document Number: 568715
To identify any barriers to the use of information technology by community nurses, such as poor access, insufficient time and a lack of appropriate skills. Literature review and questionnaire. The study showed that a large majority of community nurses had access to IT. However, sharing facilities and varying clinical systems meant that, with the exception of e-mail, they made infrequent use of the applications provided. Despite some access difficulties, community nurses have a positive attitude to IT and would like to receive more training.