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The Australian Nursing Federation was commissioned by the Australian Government to carry out a research study into the use of information technology by nurses in Australia. The research was conducted by a project team from the University of Southern Queensland. The objectives of the study were to:
- identify the extent to which nurses have access to and use information technology and information management systems;
- identify the purposes for which nurses use information technology and information management systems;
- identify the readiness of nurses to participate in e-health initiatives such as HealthConnect (including MediConnect);
- understand the barriers that prevent nurses from benefiting from information technology and Information management systems;
- recommend ways to overcome these barriers and provide opportunities for nurses to better use information technology and information management systems within the Government policy framework; and
- prepare a road map for access, education and training to meet the needs of nurses.
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Nurses and information technology final report (PDF) |
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