Can be afford technology

BY:
RAVI KUMAR
M.Sc (N) 2nd YEAR
VMACON, SALEM
INTRDUCTION
Through the twentieth Century
technology has increasingly shaped the
structure of our daily lives. Technology touches
every aspect of our work, healthcare systems
and educational programs. The decision which
are made about technology will have long range
Consequences on quality of services rapidity of
change and nature of human lives.
 DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology consists of any type of

equipment that organization members use in the
performance of their work (Samuel c.certo)

MEANING OF TECHNOLOGY
Knowledge, equipment and methods are
used in science and industry (Cambridge
learner’s Dictionary)
HISTORY
The move into an information society from an
industrial society had its beginnings in
1956.The information society is characterized
by professional people and communication
experts whose responsibilities are to create
process distribute and utilize information
within the context of their positions.
The first successful electronic computer
was developed in 1943 and used by crypto
analysis experts during World War II.
• The new generation is developing a computer
literacy, which will far exceed and educational
programs will become less structured in
classroom settings as students have greater
mobility and freedom to progress at their own
pace in working through studies and programs
in computers. Technology has been used to
reduce pain through electronic devices and
lasers.
Computers are being used to assist in
decision-making as it relates to prognosis
therapeutic regimens, and nursing care plans.
BENEFITS AND COSTS OF TECHNOLOGY
BENEFITS
Technology has benefits & Costs. Benefits
usually defined as some measure of the
ultimate worth or value of a desired outcome.
It can be defined as the effect expected or
achieved as a result of utilizing technology.
Benefits is divided into ‘Tangible’ benefits and
intangible benefits.
• Computers are used in educational to retrieve
information from centralized databases.
Computers are used in educational is highly
probable that databases will develop in schools
of nursing in selected topics. Computers are
increasingly being used to facilitate
administrative activities within schools of
nursing. Word processing capabilities have
facilitated both the typing research proposal
and the development of manuscripts for
presentation at professional meetings and for
publication.
 Hospitals, ambulatory centers, and other
health care agencies also utilize data
information systems for patient records
billings gathering the health status and
alternatives for treatment.
Technology is an integral part of the
artificial organs, diagnostic instruments and
monitoring and treatment devices.
I) TANGIBLE BENEFITS
Meaning: Tangible benefits are frequently
specified in money equivalents. Tangible
benefits from technology in health care
delivery can be viewed in a number of ways.
An obvious tangible benefit of technology
is the reduction in cost from fewer hospital
days than would have been possible without
technology. The number of days someone
with a chronic illness or disability is kept from
working can be decreased by technology and
counted in dollar equivalents.
• Evidence of overuse and abuse of health care
technology is abundant, The United States
spent over 5320 billion on health care in 1982,
an increase of about 12 percent over 1982,
and triple the 3.9 percent increase in overall
consumes price index.
While the increasing use of technology in
medical care has come under sharp attack for
its contribution to health care costs, the same
has not been true in education. The costs of
increased technology in education must be
carefully monitored and reviewed against.
• This might one done through using completed
assisted instruction or monitoring more
students in the clinical area. Instructors might
be able to guide a greater number of students
by assessing student behavior as student
record their activities in the patient’s
computerized file.
Finally, many administrators who have
purchased micro computers for research
purpose are hoping tangible benefits of such
as investment will increase finding for further
research and for faculty salaries , which are
required for such activities.
ii) Intangible Benefits
Meaning: An intangible benefit refers to aspects of
quality or effectiveness.
• The intangible benefits of technology may have
greater appeal for most health professionals.
• Information which is entered correctly into
patient’s records through the computer.
• Nurses will benefit from the computer, which will
suggest nursing care plans according to monitored
signs and symptoms.
• Finally it is possible the health professionals staffs,
students, and faculty job satisfaction will increase
Benefiters:
• Patient
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Medical Workers
• Administrative Officer (or) Manager
• Official Workers
Costs:
There are basically two types of computer
with a wide range costs and capabilities.
(I)Mainframe Computer:
• A Mainframe computer is the largest machine
costing at least several hundred thousand
dollars
• The mainframe computer is often used in
university settings for managing
administrative information systems, research
and academic evaluation.
(ii)Mini Computer
A mini computer is a small computer
costing some $ 20,000 to 2, 00,000.It may also
allow time sharing; but it is less demanding
device and usually does not need a special
area. Although it has power and capacity than
the larger machines, the power at its disposal.
Sufficient for a wide range of commercial,
educational and scientific application.
Software Packages which are easily stored,
non breakable, and easily adjusted to one’s
situation greatly enhance the potential for
utilization.

There are additional cost considerations after

the initial purchase such as the need for
space. Also counting costs for maintaining
contracts. Supplies, personnel, and upgrading
need to be considered
 TECHNOLOGICAL LEVEL OF ADAPTATION
Technology and out growth of culture, has
allowed us to modify and change our
surrounding environment and to control many
of the stressors that are a natural part of that
environment. Unfortunately, modern
technology has also created new stressors we
must adopt.
• Health care technology has evolved at a
tremendous role over the past decades. As a
result, we are making strides in understanding
and gaining control over disease. Pain and
death.
 IMPLICATIONS ON COSTS AND BENEFITS
The major consequence of technology in
health care delivery and in the preparation of
health professionals cannot be measured
meaningfully in only monetary terms.
• Some hospitals will not need a
computerized system for recording patient data
because the patient severity of illness does not
require extensive records. Some colleges and
schools of nursing will not be able to afford
microcomputers for research output could not
be sufficiently increased by having micro
computers.
CONCLUSION
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