A critical assessment of factors influencing the perceived professional benefit of internet nurses

Abstract

Abstract Objective We investigated the perceived professional benefit of nurses engaged in internet nursing services of Internet Cooperative Hospitals in Nanjing, China, and explored factors influencing nurse assessment. Method From July to August 2020, 300 nurses engaged in internet nursing services at the Internet Cooperative Hospitals of Nanjing, China were assessed using a standardized general information questionnaire with a cumulative score of 145 (range 29‐145). Result The perceived professional benefit score measured in this study was 121.21 ± 14.97. Linear regression analysis showed that personal recognition of internet nursing services, children's education, position, leader's attitude toward nurses engaging in internet nursing services, and the number of night shifts were the main factors influencing score. Conclusion This study demonstrated that perceived professional benefit was influenced by diverse factors. We recommend that targeted intervention measures be used to ensure that nursing managers provide opportunities and platforms for nurses who actively participate in online nursing services.

Keywords

• influence factors
• internet nurse
• perceived professional benefit