Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1

A study to assess the knowledge and attitude on computer utilization among staff nurses at selected Hospital, Coimbatore

Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Oxford College of Nursing, Bangalore

*Corresponding Author Email: regumsc@gmail.com

Online published on 27 April, 2021.

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude on computer utilisation among staff nurses. Descriptive design was used for the study. Convenient sampling technique was used and 20 staff nurses were selected for the study. A self-developed questionnaire to assess the knowledge on computer usability and a standard questionnaire to assess the attitude on computer usability was administered. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the majority of the staff nurses possessed adequate knowledge and positive attitude towards computer utilization.

Keywords

Knowledge, Attitude, Utilization, Computer