HEALTH

Hospitals Go Digital: Helping Clinicians Adapt to New Tools

GlobalWed Nov 27 2024
In today's hospitals, digital tools are everywhere. But not everyone feels ready to use them. Doctors, nurses, and even students often say they don't have enough time to learn these new digital tools. This can make it tough for them to start using these tools in their daily work. Imagine starting a new job and having to learn a whole new set of computer programs at the same time. That's what many health care professionals (HCPs) face. Whether they're just starting out, moving to a new hospital, or dealing with new technology, they all have to go through a steep learning curve. Why is this a big deal? Well, if someone can't use these digital tools properly, it might slow down their work or even lead to mistakes. So, it's important to figure out ways to help HCPs get comfortable with these tools. One way could be to provide more training time. Another might be to make the tools easier to use. The key is to find a balance that works for everyone. After all, the goal is to make sure these digital tools help, not hinder, the important work that HCPs do every day.

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    Is there a hidden agenda behind introducing so many digital tools in hospitals? Who benefits from this rapid digitalization?
    Wouldn't it be hilarious if medical charts became interactive like a video game? How would that change learning digital tools?
    Imagine if instead of learning digital tools, clinicians had to learn how to use a magical stylus that did the work for them. What would be the funniest part?

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