Nursing Students’ Experience of Using Digital Healthcare Applications (DiGA)
10.11111/jkana.2024.30.4.319
- Author:
Young-Eun JANG
1
;
Hwa-Mi YANG
Author Information
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Sahmyook Health University
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2024;30(4):319-331
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study examined nursing students' experiences of using digital healthcare applications in terms of the source and demand of socio-psychological needs, expectations, exposures, use satisfaction, and derivative effects based on the components of use satisfaction theory.
Methods:This study was conducted using focus group interviews, and data were collected from 12 nursing students enrolled in two universities located in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province from April 1 to May 31, 2023.
Results:The nursing students mainly used digital healthcare applications to address needs such as sleep, exercise, goal setting, social support, and motivation, which included the need for physical well-being, growth and development, emotional stability, and social needs. Participants met various needs such as achieving goals, feeling of achievement, enhancing self-confidence, and acquiring helpful information through digital healthcare applications. The satisfaction gained in setting and achieving goals was the driving force for motivation.
Conclusion:Nursing students value intuitive interfaces, personalized features, and appropriate notifications. Step-by-step rewards and reasonable pricing are also vital for using digital healthcare apps.These findings should be incorporated into developing programs to improve nursing students' health management and digital healthcare skills.
