To assess nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the use of smartphones, internet resources, social media, and mobile healthcare applications.
Approach:
Study Design: A prospective cross-sectional design was employed from June to September 2023 in Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Study Setting: Conducted across three hospitals in Ujjain, serving a mixed urban-rural population and employing nurses from various specialties.
Eligibility Criteria: All registered nurses, regardless of clinical specialty, age, or years of experience, were eligible to participate.
Key Findings:
Nurses frequently use personal smartphones and internet resources for clinical information.
Understanding nurses’ digital readiness is crucial for developing effective digital health interventions.
Interpretation:
The study aims to provide baseline evidence on digital readiness among nurses to inform the development of a context-appropriate mHealth intervention.
Limitations:
The study focuses on a specific geographical area, which may limit generalizability.
Data collection was limited to three hospitals, potentially excluding broader nursing perspectives.
Conclusion:
The findings will help guide the design of tools that are acceptable and feasible in real-world healthcare settings.
