Table 3 Reliability and construct validity

Basic computer skills

0.95

1

Using windows operating system

11.56

2

Being able to resolve common error reports on the computer

12.21

3

Using the antivirus software program to scan files, folders and drives

12.34

4

Being capable of backing up computer files

11.63

5

Operating computer accessories such as printers and scanners

12.30

6

Using spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel

12

7

Using external storage devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD ROMs, memory disks etc

13.11

8

Using word processing software programs

11.90

9

Having typing skills

11.71

10

Using PowerPoint software application

13.54

11

Using the Internet

10.95

12

Using search engines on the Internet

12.22

13

Using e-mails (e.g. sending mails, responding to mails, attaching files, forwarding mails and deleting mails)

11.98

14

Using computer-based technologies safely

12.62

15

Using computerized self-learning equipment

10.91

Informatics knowledge

0.65

16

Determining the most appropriate methods for accessing information electronically

11.37

17

Recognizing that there are human functions that cannot be performed by computers

12.89

18

Knowing the probability of making mistakes by computers

11.78

19

Knowing the importance of confidentiality and privacy when processing computerized data and medical records

12.28

20

Applying the principles of data integrity, professional ethics and legal requirements for patient confidentiality and data security

12.61

21

Understanding and applying essential information-seeking concepts and practices

11.83

22

Analyzing patient information needs and accessing technology resources to meet needs and evaluate effectiveness

13.11

23

Recognizing the need for continual learning of informatics skills, applications, and knowledge

14.62

24

Recognizing that a computer program has limitations due to its design and computer capacity

13.97

25

Recognizing that it takes time, persistent effort, and skill for computers to become effective tools

13.55

26

Knowing about the laws regarding protecting personal information in computers

13.63

27

Recognizing the use and importance of nursing data for improving practice

14.05

28

Recognizing when information and communicates are needed

15.43

Informatics skills

0.61

29

Using applications for diagnostic coding

11.10

30

Extracting data from clinical data sets

12.07

31

Accesses shared data sets

12.59

32

Participates in influencing the attitudes of other nurses toward computer use for nursing practice

11.10

33

Accessing, entering and retrieves local data for patient care (e.g. using the HIS and CIS for plans of care, assessment, intervention, notes and discharge planning

12.38

34

Using an application to plan care for patient including discharge planning

12.52

35

Participating in selection, design, implementation and evaluation of systems

13.27

36

Teaching users and clients of nursing systems

15.15

37

Correcting some of the defects observed in working with systems

14.46

38

Applying information management technology for patient education

14.09