ArticleBMC nursing2024
Preparation of nursing students in nursing informatics competencies for the South African healthcare practice environment.
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- Design, Implementation, and Preliminary Evaluation of an Undergraduate Nursing Informatics Literacy Course Based on the ADDIE Model: A Single-Arm Mixed-Methods Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Content validity of digital health competence measures for nursing in South Africa.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- A blueprint for integrating nursing informatics into undergraduate nursing programs: A multiple-case study in Australia and South Africa.International journal of nursing sciences · 2026Article
- Latent profile analysis of self-efficacy in information security and positive coping level among nursing students: a multicenter cross-sectional study in China.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Chinese version of the nursing information literacy scale: translation, cultural adaptation, and validation.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRapid technology advancements highlight the importance for nursing education to prepare competent nurses in informatics and technology integrated practice. This study examined nursing informatics in an undergraduate curriculum and competency levels at a selected South African university.
methodA survey measured nursing informatics competencies among undergraduate nursing students using the TANIC© nursing informatics scale. In addition, curriculum mapping was done to assess the inclusion of relevant content in the undergraduate curriculum. Mean scores out of 4 indicated competency levels from novice to proficient. Descriptive analysis was undertaken and 95% confidence intervals were computed for computer literacy, clinical information management, and information literacy domains. Independent Samples Wilcoxon U Tests compared competency level differences by year per domain. Curriculum mapping assessed technology-related activities across the four-year programme.
resultsOf the 222 respondents (79.9% response rate), competence levels increased by year level. Computer literacy had the highest rating (3.33/4, ± 0.48), nearing proficient levels. This was followed by information literacy (2.81/4, ± 0.68), falling within a comfortable competency range, and clinical information management, (2.73/4, ± 0.77) indicating advanced beginner competency. Curriculum mapping revealed the absence of information management training.
conclusionA need exists to increase NI integration in the curriculum, and better equip nurse educators to prepare students for technologically infused healthcare environments.
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