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Culturally Sensitive and Congruent Digital Learning Initiative

to time savings, allowing healthcare professionals more time to provide qual-
ity care to patients. Students also pointed out that rapid detection of changes
and deviations in patients’ health status contributes to quality patient care. It
also makes it easier for all healthcare professionals to access patient informa-
tion. It also gives us more control over the data, allowing us to store, protect
and secure it. Some of the students also highlighted the possibility for health
professionals to learn and become familiar with new concepts, as well as ac-
cess to reliable information and communication with other professionals as
an advantage of digital technology.
In the Table 1 we have identified the following sub-categories as disadvan-
tages of using information and communication technology: (1) System intru-
sion and data misuse/loss; () Lack of knowledge of how to use information
and communication technologies; (3) Information and communication tech-
nology failures; (4) Staff workload; (5) Inadequate service delivery; and (6) Mis-
interpretation of data or inadequate data. The most common disadvantage
or danger of using digital technology was described by students as the risk
of various types of intrusion into the healthcare system and misuse of data.
In addition to intrusions, there may also be failures of computer equipment
or networks. Ignorance of the use of digital technology was also identified as
an important limitation, particularly among older staff. This can also lead to
a burden on staff in terms of time spent, the need for additional training and
psychological strain. They also point out that the use of digital technology
can lead to misinterpretation of data or miscommunication. It can also lead
to a lack of face-to-face contact with patients.
The most common tool or method of using digital technology was the use
of data entry using various digital technologies (e.g. tablet, computer, etc.)
Students also highlighted the use of e-procurement and the use of electronic
filing cabinets as common examples.
technologies recognized and used by nursing students. The size of each
word in the cloud reflects its frequency of mention, providing a visual rep-
resentation of the most common technologies, such as electronic health re-
cords, telemedicine, and mobile health monitoring apps (Mediately, zVem).
This visualization offers insight into the understanding and adoption of digi-
tal technologies among nursing students.

Discussion
The results of our study clearly show that ICT not only facilitate the organi-
sation and control of work, but also provide better access to data, support
learning and evidence-based information gathering, and improve the quality

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