Philippine E-Journals

EFFECT OF INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT ON THE LEVEL OF ACCEPTABILITY ON USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE DIFFERENT NURSING AREAS AMONG NURSING STUDENTS

Mila Grace C. San Juan | Charity Leene S. Gaspar | Geovie N. Bartolay | Charmaine P. Birondo | Maricar D. Guinsatao | Sheena Mariam S. Pantalan

 

Abstract:

The advent of technology, especially in smart phones and its applications has greatly influenced the quality of health care. Moreover, presently these are used by health care professionals in effectively delivering quality health services. Smart phones, are cellular telephones with built-in applications and internet access that can be used to assist health care workers in delivering health care education and drug dosage calculation. It has applications that can be utilized in managing chronic diseases, diet, exercise, and as a lifestyle reference. This study employed the quasi-experimental research design in gathering data and assessment of relationships. Results of the study showed that there is no significant difference in the level of acceptability on the use of technology in different nursing areas before and after informational support. The results revealed that the level of acceptability on use of technology in the nursing area is already high. Furthermore, the level of acceptability on the use of technology is independent of age, year level and socio economic status. From the findings of the study, the researchers recommended further improvement of informational support to increase level of acceptability, and measure level of acceptability on broader inclusion of areas such as nurse-related software and applications.