Nurses' perceptions of engaging in internet-based nursing services: A qualitative study based on three hospitals in China

In response to the ageing population and shortage of human resources for nursing care, China is piloting internet-based nursing services (nurses who provide this care are called online nurses). Nurses are the providers of this model, so it is important to understand their perceptions. We aim to expl...

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Published in:Nursing open 2023-10, Vol.10 (10), p.6856-6865
Main Authors: Zhao, Baosheng, Wang, Wei, Yi, Mo, Lv, Hong, Zhang, Xiaoman, Liu, Yujie, Song, Xinhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging
Attitudes
Data analysis
Data collection
Empirical Research Qualitative
Health care
Hospitals
Internet
Interviews
Medical research
Nurses
Nursing
nursing services
Older people
online nurses
perceptions
qualitative study
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Summary:In response to the ageing population and shortage of human resources for nursing care, China is piloting internet-based nursing services (nurses who provide this care are called online nurses). Nurses are the providers of this model, so it is important to understand their perceptions. We aim to explore nurses' perceptions of engaging in internet-based nursing services. This study is descriptive qualitative research, so the data were analysed using a descriptive qualitative research method based on the theory of planned behaviour, using thematic analysis. With personal semi-structured interviews conducted by two Master of Science in Nursing with 18 online nurses and nine clinical nurses, terminated after information saturation. Nurses' emotional attitudes towards internet-based nursing services were generally positive, but their behavioural intentions were negative. Social support, hospital organisational climate and family responsibilities had a statistically significant impact on nurses' behavioural decisions. Internet-based nursing services place higher demands on nurses' knowledge and skills, and nurses are most concerned with ensuring patient and nurse safety. No Patient or Public Contribution.
ISSN:2054-1058
2054-1058
DOI:10.1002/nop2.1934