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ArticleInternational journal of nursing studies advances2025

Technology acceptance and use among nursing staff in Latin American hospitals: A mixed methods study.

Juan Manuel Aranda, María Elisa Moreno-Fergusson, William Javier Guerrero, Beatriz Sanchez Herrera, María Alejandra Galiano, Maryory Guevara, Ingrid Xiomara Bustos, Francisca Muñóz

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Juan Manuel ArandaFaculty of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus del Puente del Común, Km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, 250001, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
María Elisa Moreno-FergussonFaculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus del Puente del Común, Km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, 250001, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
William Javier GuerreroFaculty of Engineering, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus del Puente del Común, Km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, 250001, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Beatriz Sanchez HerreraFaculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus del Puente del Común, Km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, 250001, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
María Alejandra GalianoClínica Universidad de los Andes, Chile, Dirección del Cuidado.
Maryory GuevaraFaculty of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Universidad de La Sabana, Campus del Puente del Común, Km 7 Autopista Norte de Bogotá, 250001, Chía, Cundinamarca, Colombia.
Ingrid Xiomara BustosClínica Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia.
Francisca MuñózClínica Universidad de los Andes, Chile, Dirección del Cuidado.

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Abstract

Background: Digital health technologies can improve health outcomes and the efficiency of healthcare delivery when used appropriately. Nevertheless, the human-computer interaction is a concern in compassionate patient care and nurses' professional well-being. Objective: To analyze the degree of technological acceptance and use within nurses in two Latin American university hospitals. Design: A mixed methods study design. Settings: Two Latin American university hospitals, one in Chile and the other in Colombia. Participants: A total of 53 nurses participated in the study. In phase 1, 31 nurses took part, with 15 from a Chilean hospital and 16 from a Colombian hospital. In phase 2, 22 nurses participated, with 14 in Chile and 8 in Colombia. Methods: Results: Quantitative analysis revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between behavioural intention to use the system and facilitating conditions ( Conclusions: The degree of technological adoption among nursing staff in two Latin American university hospitals is currently Registration: ING-256-2020, January 16, 2023. Tweetable abstract: Nurses in Latin American show mixed tech acceptance. Understanding barriers is crucial for better care delivery #DigitalHealth #NurseTech.

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Interdisciplinary researchMixed methodsNursingOrganization and administrationQuality of heath careTechnology assessment

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