Education Methods for Improving the Ability to Use Nursing Information, with a Focus on Issues Related to the Role of the Head Nurse: A Post-Workshop Evaluation

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2016:225:993-4.

Abstract

The use of information technology in medical setting is becoming increasingly prevalent; therefore, it is necessary to examine education methods that promote improvements among nursing professionals in the ability to use nursing information. With a focus on the role of the head nurse, the aim of this study, which consisted of two separately organized workshops, was to examine the effectiveness of behavior modification to resolve workplace issues identified by nursing professionals. After participating in these workshops, all nursing professionals demonstrated an increased ability to use nursing information and effectively resolve issues through behavior modification.

MeSH terms

  • Curriculum*
  • Education
  • Education, Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Electronic Health Records / organization & administration*
  • Health Information Systems / organization & administration*
  • Japan
  • Nursing Informatics / organization & administration*
  • Nursing, Supervisory / statistics & numerical data*