Nursing Informatics Skills and Knowledge among Nurses in Eastern Cluster Hospitals:A mixed Method

Abstract

Background: Informatics is vital in healthcare; evaluating nurses' informatics skills is essential for optimal care.
Aim: The study aims to assess nurses' level of knowledge and skills about their competencies in nursing informatics to identify any existing gaps or obstacles that may require future projects for improvement.
Methods: A mixed-methods design included a questionnaire with 347 participants and digital interviews with nurses in Eastern Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia.
Result: The combined results show most nurses have sufficient informatics skills: Beginner (2.3%), Competent (30.0%), Proficient (45.0%), and Expert (22.8%). Proficiency is driven by self-directed learning and support, but limited improvement opportunities, resources, and heavy workloads pose challenges.
Conclusions: The findings highlight the need for support to promote nurses' continuous growth in informatics.