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Heydari T, Fallahi-Khoshknab M, Rahgoi A, Vahedi M. Nurses' attitudes about the use of smart phones and their relationship with the quality of nursing care. Qom Univ Med Sci J 2025; 19
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http://journal.muq.ac.ir/article-1-4024-en.html
1- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences,
2- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, , Fallahi@uswr.ac.ir
Abstract: (246 Views)
Introduction: The use of smart phones in health service provider systems can have many positive and negative consequences in the provision of care. Therefore, considering the importance of attitude in the formation of the behavior of smart phone users, the current study aims to investigate The attitude of nurses about the use of smart phone and its relationship with the quality of nursing care has been done.
Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, 311 nurses were included in the study by random sampling method from educational and treatment centers of Iran University of Medical Sciences. Demographic information and attitude towards smart phone and quality of nursing care questionnaires were used to collect data. Pearson's correlation coefficient, independent t test, one-way analysis of variance and linear regression were used for data analysis.
Rresults: The total score (pvalue:0.007- r:0.15 ) of the nurses' attitude scale regarding the use of smart phones had a direct and significant relationship with the quality of nursing care. In the final model of linear regression analysis, among the sub-dimensions of nurses' attitudes about the use of the telephone, only the internal environment sub-scale and among the demographic variables, gender and education had a significant relationship with the quality of nursing care(R2:0.10 – pvalue:0.001).
Conclusion: The findings of the study showed that the attitude of nurses regarding the use of smart phones is related to the quality of nursing care. Considering the wide use of technologies related to smart ears in social life, not paying attention to the uses related to providing health care can have negative effects on the quality of nursing care.
Type of Study:
Original Article |
Subject:
پرستاری-روانپرستاری Received: 2024/10/13 | Accepted: 2024/11/4 | Published: 2025/03/30