Leaders should act as advocates and role models when implementing technology into practice¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q1 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The qualitative synthesis identified leaders' ability to act as advocates to implement technology into practice as a main category, comprising training and guidance skills and showing support and example. The review states "leaders' roles in telemedicine included supporting and encouraging employees, being positive, and acting as an example", and recommends proactive mentoring of professionals to ensure a digitally competent workforce.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Leaders need skills in training and guidance and must show support and example to employees

Constraints¶

• Advocating health IT systems was hindered by leaders' lack of complete information on health IT systems

Target Learners¶

• Healthcare leaders such as nurse managers and frontline leaders

Target Learning Goals¶

• Supporting employees' technology adoption
• Guiding professionals and patients in eHealth use

Claims¶

• Interviewees identified leadership prioritization, staff buy-in, and investments in staffing, training, partnerships, and funding as facilitators of trauma-engaged implementation [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Develop healthcare leaders' digital competence through continuous education, mentoring, and organizational structures
• Leader supports for teachers using practical measures to advance CRSE

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Laakkonen Noora, Jarva Erika, Hammarén Mira, Kanste Outi, Kääriäinen Maria, Oikarinen Anne, Mikkonen Kristina. (2024). Digital Competence among Healthcare Leaders: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. Journal of Nursing Management. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8435248