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Helping Nurses into the Digital Future : qualitative research to the added value of the chief nursing information officer for the digitalisation of the nursing profession in the Netherlands
Yocarini, X.K. (2023) Helping Nurses into the Digital Future : qualitative research to the added value of the chief nursing information officer for the digitalisation of the nursing profession in the Netherlands.
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| Abstract: | This study aimed to investigate the added value of the Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) for the digitalisation of the nursing profession in the Netherlands according to the CNIOs and associated stakeholders. Currently, the function of the CNIO is growing in the Netherlands, yet its specific value in driving digitalisation for the nursing profession remains unclear. By conducting qualitative research, comprising of conducting an online cross-sectional survey with CNIOs (n=14) and nurses from a nursing council (n=6) and two rounds of interviews with CNIOs (n=9) and associated stakeholders (n=10) this study revealed that the CNIO has a pivotal role in the digitalisation of the nursing profession and beyond. Both CNIOs as nurses were more than satisfied with the added value of the CNIO. It argues that the function of the CNIO is indispensable for the digitalisation of the nursing profession and healthcare organisations. By bridging the gap between information technology and nursing practice, CNIOs embarked on a culture shift where nurses were empowered to take ownership of their work. Resulting in improving their work with or without digitalisation. For CNIOs to thrive it is important to address structural aspects such as professional growth, decision making authority, fair financial compensation and having human resources. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 44 medicine |
| Programme: | Health Sciences MSc (66851) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/97012 |
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