Evaluation of an Innovative Communication Technology in an Acute Care Setting

• DOI: 10.1097/ncn.0b013e3181a91bf6
• Publication Date: 2009-06-23T07:27:07Z
• Authors: ELIZABETH G. VAND...; SUSAN HALL; ROSEMARY WILSON; ANN GAY; LENORA DUHN
• Keywords: Variation (astronomy)

Wireless technology in healthcare has been associated with communication-related improvements workflow; however, there are barriers to adoption. The purpose of this study was assess perceptions and attitudes staff toward the use a wireless communication device (Vocera, Vocera Communications, Inc., San Jose, CA) compare patterns before after implementation. A pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design Theory Planned Behavior were used. Attitudes, subjective norms, perceived control explained 25% variation behavioral intent 45% time for key activities reduced by overall. On average, each nurse engaged these 16.2 times day 11.6 Vocera. This provides evidence that introduction novel must account user improved "hand-off" communication, be benefit, potential improve patient safety work environments. may also translate reduction resources.