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To examine intensive care unit nurses' perceptions and clinical experiences regarding the implementation and use of a computerized nursing care plan system.

June 20, 2002Journal of Advanced Nursing

Application of a computerized nursing care plan system in one hospital: experiences of ICU nurses in Taiwan

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To examine intensive care unit nurses' perceptions and clinical experiences regarding the implementation and use of a computerized nursing care plan system.
Conducted a qualitative study utilizing one-to-one interviews with 12 Registered Nurses at a medical center in Taiwan.
Analyzed interview transcripts using Miles and Huberman's qualitative framework of data reduction, data display, and conclusion verification.
Identified positive clinical impacts including paper and time savings, as well as serving as structured care guidelines for novice nurses.
Uncovered operational drawbacks including time-consuming print-outs, care plan de-individualization, rigid routine requirements, and a lack of consensus on nursing diagnoses.

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Qualitative interview study reveals mixed workflow benefits and care de-individualization in ICU nurses using computerized care plans, highlighting the need for user-centered system design.

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Lee et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a773f7ede5e3adfbdf700b3 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.2002.02242.x

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Qualitative interview study reveals mixed workflow benefits and care de-individualization in ICU nurses using computerized care plans, highlighting the need for user-centered system design.

Application of a computerized nursing care plan system in one hospital: experiences of ICU nurses in Taiwan

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Application of a computerized nursing care plan system in one hospital: experiences of ICU nurses in Taiwan

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