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      Uso de internet y grado de alfabetización digital de las enfermeras españolas Translated title: Internet use and digital literacy among Spanish nurses

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          Resumen Objetivo principal: Evaluar el uso de internet y el grado de alfabetización digital en salud de las enfermeras españolas. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo transversal, mediante encuesta online. El periodo de estudio fue del 15 de abril al 15 de mayo de 2020. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo y un estudio inferencial de las variables, aplicando pruebas de correlación y de contraste de medias. Resultados principales: Se obtuvieron 697 respuestas. El 93,4 % de los encuestados tenían acceso a internet en su puesto de trabajo. Un 50,4 % se conectó con una frecuencia diaria y un 70,4 % desde ordenadores de la empresa. El género se asoció significativamente con la frecuencia de uso de internet. Se identificó como principal barrera de acceso la falta de tiempo y el insuficiente número de ordenadores. La media obtenida en la escala eHeals fue de 32,44 puntos. Conclusión principal: Pese a que la mayoría de enfermeras españolas utilizan internet en sus puestos de trabajo y tienen un grado de alfabetización digital en salud adecuado, identifican barreras para su acceso. Las organizaciones sanitarias deberían incluir, dentro de sus estrategias organizativas, recursos que faciliten el acceso y planes formativos que garanticen la adquisición de competencias digitales que fomenten su uso.

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          Abstract Objective: Evaluate the use of the internet and eHealth literacy among Spanish nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted, using an online survey. The study period was from April 15 to May 15, 2020. A descriptive analysis and an inferential study of the variables were performed, applying correlation and contrast tests of means. Results: 697 responses were obtained. 93.4 % of respondents had internet access at their workplace. 50.4% connected to the internet on a daily basis and 70.4 % connected via company computers. Gender was a factor associated with the frequency of internet use. Lack of time and insufficient availability of computers were identified as the main barriers. The average result obtained on the eHeals scale was 32.44 points. Conclusions: Although most Spanish nurses use the internet in their workplace and have an adequate degree of eHealth literacy, there remain some barriers to access. Health organizations must include within their organizational strategies, resources that facilitate access and training plans that guarantee digital skills acquisition to promote their use.

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          Healthcare professionals' competence in digitalisation: A systematic review.

          To identify key areas of competence for digitalisation in healthcare settings, describe healthcare professionals' competencies in these areas and identify factors related to their competence.
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            Ready for eHealth? Health Professionals' Acceptance and Adoption of eHealth Interventions in Inpatient Routine Care.

            eHealth interventions can be effective in treating health problems. However, adoption in inpatient routine care seems limited. The present study therefore aimed to investigate barriers and facilitators to acceptance of eHealth interventions and of online aftercare in particular in health professionals of inpatient treatment. A total of 152 out of 287 health professionals of various professional groups in four inpatient rehabilitation facilities filled out a self-administered web-based questionnaire (response rate: 53%); 128 individuals were eligible for further data analysis. Acceptance and possible predictors were investigated with a complex research model based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Acceptance of eHealth interventions was rather low (M = 2.47, SD = 0.98); however, acceptance of online aftercare was moderate (M = 3.08, SD = 0.96, t(127) = 8.22, p < .001), and eHealth literacy was elevated. Social influence, performance expectancy, and treatment-related internet and mobile use significantly predicted overall acceptance. No differences were found between professional and age groups. Although acceptance of eHealth interventions was limited in health professionals of inpatient treatment, moderate acceptance of online aftercare for work-related stress implies a basis for future implementation. Tailored eHealth education addressing misconceptions about inferiority and incongruity with conventional treatment considering the systemic aspect of acceptance formation are needed.
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              Use of the Internet as a Health Information Resource Among French Young Adults: Results From a Nationally Representative Survey

              Background The Internet is one of the main resources of health information especially for young adults, but website content is not always trustworthy or validated. Little is known about this specific population and the importance of online health searches for use and impact. It is fundamental to assess behaviors and attitudes of young people looking for online health-related information and their level of trust in such information. Objective The objective is to describe the characteristics of Internet users aged 15-30 years who use the Web as a health information resource and their trust in it, and to define the context and the effect of such use on French young adults’ behavior in relation to their medical consultations. Methods We used the French Health Barometer 2010, a nationally representative survey of 27,653 individuals that investigates population health behaviors and concerns. Multivariate logistic regressions were performed using a subsample of 1052 young adults aged 15-30 years to estimate associations between demographics, socioeconomic, and health status and (1) the use of the Internet to search for health information, and (2) its impact on health behaviors and the physician-patient relationship. Results In 2010, 48.5% (474/977) of Web users aged 15-30 years used the Internet for health purposes. Those who did not use the Internet for health purposes reported being informed enough by other sources (75.0%, 377/503), stated they preferred seeing a doctor (74.1%, 373/503) or did not trust the information on the Internet (67.2%, 338/503). However, approximately 80% (371/474) of young online health seekers considered the information found online reliable. Women (P<.001) and people with higher sociocultural positions (OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.3-0.9 and OR 0.4, 95% CI 0.2-0.7 for employees and manual workers, respectively, vs individuals with executive or manager positions) were more likely to use the Internet for health purposes. For a subsample of women only, online health seeking was more likely among those having a child (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.1-2.7) and experiencing psychological distress (OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.0-4.0). Finally, for online health seekers aged 15-30 years, one-third (33.3%, 157/474) reported they changed their health behaviors (eg, frequency of medical consultations, way of taking care of one’s own health) because of their online searches. Different factors were associated with different outcomes of change, but psychological distress, poor quality of life, and low income were the most common. Conclusions The Internet is a useful tool to spread health information and prevention campaigns, especially to target young adults. Young adults trust online information and consider the Internet as a valid source of health advice. Health agencies should ensure the improvement of online health information quality and the creation of health-related websites and programs dedicated to young adults.
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                Journal
                index
                Index de Enfermería
                Index Enferm
                Fundación Index (Granada, Granada, Spain )
                1132-1296
                1699-5988
                June 2021
                : 30
                : 1-2
                : 147-152
                Affiliations
                [1] Valencia orgnameHospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe orgdiv1Área de Gestión Cínica del Niño España
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                S1132-12962021000100033 S1132-1296(21)03000100033
                0d259eba-df9d-4297-82bd-81f7348aceb7

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                : 14 November 2020
                : 18 September 2020
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                Encuestas y Cuestionarios,Nurses,Internet,Information Literacy,eHealth Literacy,Surveys and Questionnaires,Enfermeras,Alfabetización Informacional,Alfabetización Digital en Salud

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