Wireless technologies can be defined as any device that creates or stores data which can be communicated over radio waves (Cavoukian, 2007).
Some examples of wireless technologies are personal digital assistants, internet home care devices, home-based sensor monitoring systems and other patient monitoring devices.
There are both advantages and disadvantages derived from their usages.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of wireless technology
Advantages
· Increased opportunities for educators
· Increased access to information at point of care
· Increased access to patient information
· Keeping abreast changes in technology
· Increased organization, time management and mobility
· Use of a variety of tools and size of the device
· Increased safety
· Reference – Glasgow, M., & Cornelius, F. (2005). Benefits and costs of integrating technology into undergraduate nursing programs. Nursing Leadership Forum. 9,(4) 175-179.
Disadvantages
· Use and consistency of use with nursing faculty
· Reliance issues
· Technology issues
· Time constraints in emergency situations
· Difficulties with compliance
· Reference – White, A., Allen, P., Goodwin, L., Breckinridge, D., Dowell, J., & Garvey, R. (2005). Infusing PDA technology into nursing education. Nurse Educator 30(4), 150-154.
Wow Nicky, you did a great job with advantages and disadvantages. Not bad for a sleep deprived new mom. LOL. Hope you are getting settled with baby Ella.
Deb
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