Generational Differences in Hospital Technology Adoption: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The advancement of technological change within healthcare means that it is essential for nurses to have the necessary technological skills to deliver safe and efficient nursing care. Few studies have examined whether generational differences affect the adoption of technology within the h...

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Publicado en:Nursing Leadership (1910-622X) Vol. 32; pp. 87 - 98
Autores principales: Burkoski, Vanessa, Yoon, Jennifer, Hutchinson, Derek, Hall, Trevor N. T., Solomon, Shirley, Collins, Barbara E.
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Publicado: Longwoods Publishing 2019 Special Issue
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          Burkoski, Vanessa
          Yoon, Jennifer
          Hutchinson, Derek
          Hall, Trevor N. T.
          Solomon, Shirley
          Collins, Barbara E.
        affil: Chief Nursing Executive & Chief, People Strategy, Humber River Hospital, Toronto, ON
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          Health Facility Administration
          Technology, Medical
          Intergenerational Relations
          Human
          Cross Sectional Studies
          Male
          Female
          Adult
          Middle Age
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Nursing Skills
          Questionnaires
          Computer Literacy
          Multiple Linear Regression
          Employment
          Descriptive Statistics
          Job Experience
          Data Analysis Software
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
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          Female
      ab: Background: The advancement of technological change within healthcare means that it is essential for nurses to have the necessary technological skills to deliver safe and efficient nursing care. Few studies have examined whether generational differences affect the adoption of technology within the healthcare system. Aim: The primary purpose of this study was to explore predictors that influence the adoption of technology. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, nurses were asked to rate their level of competency on 20 key skills related to clinical technological devices (CTDs) in a self-administered questionnaire. Participants' demographic data and level of proficiency related to personal computer skills were also collected. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine whether demographic characteristics and personal computer skills predicted higher scores related to CTDs. Results: Sixty-three nurses completed the questionnaires. Overall mean score for skills related to CTD was high at 3.74 (SD = 0.75) out of 5. Length of employment at the hospital and previous exposure to the technology used at the hospital (β = 0.06, p = 0.021; β = 0.054, p = 0.011, respectively) were the only variables significantly associated with higher CTD skills scores. Generational cohort, gender, years of nursing experience and self-rated proficiency related to personal computer skills were not related to higher CTD skills scores. Conclusion: The results of this study emphasize that consistent exposure to technology enhances its adoption. Generational cohort did not play a role in the perception of nurses' technology competency at Humber River Hospital.
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