From Access to Usability: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities Among Nursing Professionals | ||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||
| Article 2, Volume 4, Issue 9, March 2025, Pages 290-307 PDF (643.82 K) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.400355.1362 | ||
| Author | ||
| Ibrahim Nashwa* | ||
| Associate Professor, BUE, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: The rapid advancement of digital technologies has ushered in a new era for healthcare delivery, with telehealth emerging as a vital tool for enhancing access, continuity, and efficiency of care. Aim: Assess the perceptions of nurses and nurse managers regarding the challenges and opportunities associated with telehealth integration in nursing practice. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed. Setting: The study was conducted using an online platform to reach a geographically diverse sample of registered nurses and nurse managers. Subjects: A total of 535 participants were recruited for the study, comprising 100 nurse managers and 435 staff nurses. Data collection: The study used Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ), a standardized and validated tool. Results: Pparticipants reported relatively high scores for Usefulness (Total Mean = 5.15 ± 0.94) and Ease of Use (Total Mean = 4.77 ± 1.13), suggesting positive perceptions of telehealth usability. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant positive correlation between telehealth usability and years of experience (p = 0.04). There were no significant correlations found with gender (p = 0.08) or age group (p = 0.12). Recommendations: Develop and implement a national telehealth capacity-building program that includes standardized training for all levels of nursing staff, focusing on technical skills, communication competencies, and ethical guidelines. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Challenges; Opportunities; Nurse Managers | ||
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