Saturday, July 18, 2015

Human-Technology Interface


Nowadays, health care organizations have different types of technologies in place. Since, technology has become involved in patients' care, health care providers encounter a wide variety of technology on a daily basis. Every time a human interacts with different types of technology, such as computers, phones, and monitors, this interaction is called human-technology interface. Moreover, human-technology interfaces are vital to nursing practice and patient care. In health care settings, nurses encounter many human-technology interfaces, including; utilizing defibrillators, intravenous pumps, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps, electronic thermometers and cardiac monitors. All these technologies are necessary to provide patients with high quality of care. Additionally, the nursing leaders job requires them to interact with technology frequently. Leaders use databases to obtain information about quality measures, and the latest technology advances. In addition, leaders have to stay up to date with technology to support HITECH Act integration. Here is a video as an example of human-technology interface.


Further, the Barcode medication administration system is an example affirms that the human-technology interface is enhancing patient outcomes; while maintaining a connected and caring relationship between the nurse and the patient. The Barcode systems reduce medication errors because the nurse has to scan the patient’s identification bracelet and the unit dose of the medication at the bedside. At the same time, the nurse should ask the patient to identify himself and explain to him/her about the medication. The nurse and patient conversation and frequent communication is the best way to maintain a caring relationship while utilizing technology.


Citations:

Funk, M. (2011). AS HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES: BENEFITS AND RISKS. American Journal Of Critical Care, 20(4), 285-291. doi:10.4037/ajcc2011810

Hill, T. (2013). Invited Editorial: Caring and Technology. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics, 17 (3). Retrieved  http://ojni.org/issues/?p=2856.

2 comments:

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    You are doing an awesome job with the blog. It is both graphically pleasing and informative. Well done!

    Dr. T.

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