Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Buabbas Ali

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• Research Article
  Assessment of Professionals Literacy in Information and Communication Technology at the Administration of Food and Nutrition in Kuwait
  Author(s): Buabbas Ali, Al-Shawaf Hamza, Al-Hilal Maryam and Almajran AbdullahBuabbas Ali, Al-Shawaf Hamza, Al-Hilal Maryam and Almajran Abdullah
  
  With the progress of technology over the last two decades and the diffusion of informatics into the healthcare field, including nutrition, the role of the healthcare professionals that adopt the technology has changed dramatically. The success of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation in healthcare organizations has been directly linked to the knowledge of the users. Aim: This study assesses the ICT literacy of professionals at the Administration of Food and Nutrition, which works under the umbrella of the Kuwait Ministry of Health. Method: A survey was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 115 dieticians and nutritionists. Results: The response rate was 90%. The educational level of the respondent proportionally influenced their general computer use and experience. Most of the respondents (84%) were willing to use ICT for patient care and e.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7420.1000198

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