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Nurses' Experiences Implementing e PED : An iPad Application to Guide Quality Discharge Teaching. Comput Inform Nurs 2022 Dec 01;40(12):848-855

Date

04/02/2022

Pubmed ID

35363635

Pubmed Central ID

PMC9522919

DOI

10.1097/CIN.0000000000000868

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85144135932 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   1 Citation

Abstract

Quality discharge teaching prepares patients and families to transition safely from hospital to home. Technology can enhance and support quality discharge teaching by promoting patient family engagement during the transition. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore clinical nurses' experience with using Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge, an iPad application to guide quality discharge teaching. Twelve nurses at a large Midwestern Children's Hospital participated in small focus groups after use of the Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge application and completed a questionnaire on their perception of the acceptability and feasibility of the app. Findings revealed three themes: (1) development and deployment issues focused on the importance of training and support by the study team during implementation; (2) workflow integration centered on the importance of incorporating use of the app into current workflows and to preserve effective communication strategies with parents to optimize use in the healthcare setting; and (3) nurses perceived value in the use of the Engaging Parents in Education for Discharge app for beneficial scripting, questions on discharge topics often forgotten, and guidance for complex patients. Results of this study offer insight into key components for consideration when implementing and integrating technology to aid nursing practice.

Author List

Klingbeil CG, Gibson C, Johnson NL, Polfuss M, Gralton K, Lerret SM

Authors

Norah Johnson PhD Assistant Professor in the College ofnursing department at Marquette University
Stacee Lerret PhD Professor Hybrid in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Child
Delivery of Health Care
Focus Groups
Humans
Nurses
Parents
Patient Discharge