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Use of Digital Technology as a Collaborative Tool among Nursing Students—Survey Study and Validation

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  • Natalia Fischer-Suárez

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Torrecárdenas Universitary Hospital, 04009 Almeria, Spain)

  • David Lozano-Paniagua

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Jessica García-González

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Gracia Castro-Luna

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Mar Requena-Mullor

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

  • Tesifón Parrón-Carreño

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain
    Andalusian Council of Health and Families at Almería Province, 04005 Almeria, Spain)

  • Bruno José Nievas-Soriano

    (Department of Nursing, Physiotherapy, and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almeria, Spain)

Abstract

Background: This research aimed to develop a questionnaire to analyze perceived aspects of using digital technology among nursing students as a collaborative tool. We further sought to evaluate the psychometric reliability of the instrument. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was performed using a questionnaire developed from scratch. Psychometric studies and univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. Results: 132 nursing students participated. The exploratory and confirmatory analyses of the questionnaire excluded 4 of the initial 18 items and established four domains, and internal consistency was found. The mean global score of the answers to the questionnaire was 4.67 on a scale of 1–5 points, and all the domains obtained high scores. Men scored higher on the usefulness and the global score, while no differences were found regarding age. Conclusions: Nursing students positively assess the use of digital technology as a collaborative tool, regardless of age. Digital technology as a collaborative tool is perceived as beneficial, improves their involvement, and allows nursing students to obtain a better knowledge of their partners. These findings can help develop group projects and tools based on technology to train future nursing professionals. The questionnaire developed is a valid tool to assess this.

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  • Natalia Fischer-Suárez & David Lozano-Paniagua & Jessica García-González & Gracia Castro-Luna & Mar Requena-Mullor & Raquel Alarcón-Rodríguez & Tesifón Parrón-Carreño & Bruno José Nievas-Soriano, 2022. "Use of Digital Technology as a Collaborative Tool among Nursing Students—Survey Study and Validation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(21), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:21:p:14267-:d:959859
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