Overview of Nurses Perception about Caring Based on Technology in the ICU and ER of Jember Region Hospital

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https://doi.org/10.53713/nhs.v1i3.58

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Caring Based on Technology, Nurses, Perception

Abstract

Caring in acute and critical care rooms has a more complex and dynamic nature due to unstable
patient conditions and requires more attention from nurses. Nurses' technological competence
represents their caring based on nursing science practice. This study aimed to find out how nurses’
perception of caring based on technology in the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room in Jember
Region. This study used a quantitative method based on a descriptive survey. This study used a total
sampling, with a total of 47 nurses as respondents. The researcher used a demographic
questionnaire and modification of caring attribute, professional self-concept, and technological
influence scale to collect data. In this study, univariate analysis was applied to analyze the data. The
median score was 68, as the scores approach the maximum score of 76. This study demonstrates
that nurses have a good perception toward caring based on technology. The conclusion on this study
is nurses perception of caring based on technology are generally positive. To further improve nurses'
perceptions of caring expressed through technological competence, the researcher advises the
managerial department to facilitate education and training on technological competence in order to
provide better care and caring to patients.


Keywords: Caring Based on Technology; Nurses; Perception

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2021-12-29

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Rohmawati, Nur, Anisah Ardiana, and Kholid Rosyidi Muhammad Nur. “Overview of Nurses Perception about Caring Based on Technology in the ICU and ER of Jember Region Hospital”. Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ) 1, no. 3 (December 29, 2021): 193–197. Accessed October 15, 2025. https://nhs-journal.com/index.php/nhs/article/view/58.

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