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Technological competency as caring in nursing: A description, analysis and evaluation of the theory Cover

Technological competency as caring in nursing: A description, analysis and evaluation of the theory

Open Access
|Mar 2022

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Figure 1

PRISMA diagram.

Summary of studies included_

ReferenceResearch design or typologyAim of studySampleKey findingsHierarchy of evidence
(15)Quantitative,To identify the impact of nursingNursingResearchers have shownLevel 4
descriptive surveyeducation on nurses’ behaviour using the simulation technology supported by TCCN theory.students (n=9)that caring behaviour can be developed using simulation technologies.

(16)QuantitativeTo confirm the criterion-NursesThe criterion-related validityLevel 4
descriptiverelated validity of PITCCN.(n=421)of PITCCN could be confirmed.
survey

(17)Quantitative,Validation of the PITCCNNursesThe survey showed that theLevel 4
psychometricquestionnaire and performance(n=299)PITCCN questionnaire was valid
evaluationof factor analysis. and reliable for measuring TCCN.

(18)Quantitative,To identify managers’ andNursesContinuous education is neededLevel 4
descriptive surveystaff nurses’ perceptions regarding the TCCN theory at 11 general hospitals in Japan.(n=421)regarding the practice of nursing based on the TCCN theory.

(19)Quantitative,To assess the psychometricNursesContent validity and reliabilityLevel 4
psychometric evaluationproperties and establish the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the TCCNI-R.(n=590)of the TCCN-R was confirmed.

(20)Descriptive,Validity of the instrumentExperts inThe experts confirmed theLevel 4
psychometricfor measuring TCCN.theory andsubstantive validity.
evaluation practice
(n=13)

(21)Quantitative,To explore how nursesNursesRatings for TCCN wereLevel 4
descriptive surveyworking in intensive care units implement nursing practice based on the TCCN theory.(n=426)significantly higher in the group that conducted the training, which included caring behaviour.

(22)Quantitative,Pre-test – post-test self-evaluationsNursingStudents’ confidence inLevel 4
pre-test/to rate students’ confidencestudentsusing the theory in practice
post-testin using Locsin’s theory.(n=27)was significantly higher
after the simulation.

(23)Descriptive,Describe TCCN theory and/TCCN is a medium-rangeLevel 5
literature reviewits contribution to science theory in nursing that provides
and the nursing process. a theoretical framework for
research and is applicable in
practice and education.

(2)Describe theDescriptive, literature review./A theoretical frameworkLevel 5
development of for using the theory in both
TCCN theory. research and practice.

(1)Qualitative,Describe the importance of theNursesThe application of the theoryLevel 6
phenomenological studyexperience of nurses caring for patients who are vitally(n=10)is to assist nurses in achieving high-quality care for patients
dependent on technologies in the intensive care unit.
in the intensive care unit.

(6)QualitativeDescribe the importancePatientsIn practice, nurses shouldLevel 6
research,of technology-dependent(n=10)know the importance of their
hermeneuticpatient experiences in the patient’s experiences. This
phenomenologicalintensive care unit. would allow them to anticipate
study the patients’ needs and improve
their experience by providing
appropriate interventions
involving the use of technology.

(24)Qualitative,Describe the importance of theFamilyFamily caregivers describedLevel 6
hermeneuticexperience of family caregivers.memberstheir experiences (nurses
phenomenological (n=10)should support family carers
study and share care experiences,
and should teach family carers
to use technologies, alarms).

(25)Qualitative,To describe caring in nursing byNursingCaring in nursing focusedLevel 6
hermeneuticJapanese nursing students.studentson whole-person relating,
phenomenology (n=61)practice competency and
reciprocal relationships.

(3)ProfessionalClarify the impact of advanced/With timely development, theLevel 7
articletechnology on healthcare. integration of technological
competence into nursing
practice for the professional
use of advanced technology
can be imbued with
artificial intelligence.

(4)ProfessionalAnswer the research question ‘How/Technology can performLevel 7
articlecan nurses remain relevant in the routine tasks so that nurses can
technologically advanced future?’ spend more time interacting
with the patient. There is a
need to transform nursing
education that incorporates
technology, and increase the
focus on nursing research that
explores the effects of using
technology in practice.

(26)Professional articleDescribe the approach to student learning through the simulation of the use of technology and caring./The use of simulation in the use of technology in patient care should be introduced in education at colleges.Level 7

(27)Professional articleDevelopment of the idea of co- creation of moments as caring that arises in knowing people within the technological domain./Technological competency as an expression of caring in nursing that maintains, supports and values caring people through mutually satisfying representations of co-creation moments in nursing.Level 7

(28)Professional articleDescribe the application of the TCCN theory in nursing./With the increased use of technologies and the consequent technological dependence of care recipients, the TCCN theory must be used.Level 7

(29)Professional articleExplain the process of nursing within the context of knowing persons within the TCCN theory./Maintaining the impact of technological competency as caring in the complex world of nursing is critical to the mutual interaction between nurse and patient.Level 7

(30)Professional articleDescribe the development of the TCCN theory./The TCCN theory could encourage more opportunities for the growth of philosophical and practical values.Level 7

(31)Professional articleTo describe the disciplinary recommendations of developing humanoid nursing robots./The use of nursing robots will redefine conceptual frameworks of comfort and safety in particular.Level 7

(32)Professional articleTo describe education programme for nursing administrators focused on the TCCN theory./An organised education plan could improve the quality of nursing care.Level 7

(33)Author’s opinionAnalysis of the TCCN theory./Origin of the theory, clarity, simplicity, further theory generation, credibility, and the contribution of the theory to nursing.Level 7

(5)Author’s opinionPresentation of the author and the TCCN theory, the process of knowing persons as a whole./In the nursing process, technologies are used to know the person as a whole at a given moment.Level 7

(34)Author’s opinionUnderstanding philosophies, theories, models and taxonomies in nursing./Frameworks for advanced nursing and research practice. Basic knowledge to improve understanding of the theory.Level 7
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjph-2022-0016 | Journal eISSN: 1854-2476 | Journal ISSN: 0351-0026
Language: English
Page range: 115 - 123
Submitted on: Jul 20, 2021
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Accepted on: Feb 18, 2022
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Published on: Mar 21, 2022
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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