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Working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit -Description of Different Digital Tools

I work as a nurse in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in  Kuopio University hospital. In neonatal intensive care, as in adult intensive care, a lot of technical aids are used to support the work on a daily basis. Welfare technology and digitalisation are part of our everyday life. As a carer, I have had access to a wide range of new devices and have followed the development of digitalisation in the care sector from the front line. Some of the equipment and solutions have contributed to revolutionising the way I have worked in nursing during my career. Through these experiences, I have become interested in wellness technology and digitalisation. I believe that in the future, with the right kind of wellbeing technology solutions, we can continue to create new kinds of care practices.

In the healthcare industry today, digital health tools play a significant role. Various digital tools are created to streamline clinical work, minimize human errors, modernize outdated systems, enhance outcomes, and contribute to overall improvement. We use many digital systems in our daily work in neonatal intensive care. A lot of information from devices goes straight to the patient information system. I record in the patient information system, Clinisoft. I also use some other patient information systems to the treat of patient for example WebLab (requests to the laboratory), Haikara (birth information), Miranda (patient information system of Kuopion University Hospital) and Oberon (check in and out). Titania is a tool for planing shifts and tracking my actual working hours. Planning one’s own shifts is crucial in shift work as it contributes to the well-being of employees. The employees apply/significant own sick leaves, holidays, study leaves, trainings and other leaves to ESS-desk. Furthermore, we use a notification system called Secapp. This platform alerts nurses in our unit when there’s a shortage of staff. We can also make request to KuntaRekry if we don’t have enough staff.

I use digital tools to sharing information at my work, especially Microsoft Office tools. I’m connect with other colleagues by Outlook email and Teams. I’m a member of the different groups in Teams where we communicate by writing or meetings and develop our work. Information of our unit is provided through an electronic information board, by email or in Teams.  I also use Powerpoint while orienting new nurses. Most of trainings are online too. It saves money, time and nature. It’s simple but collaboration isn’t so easy if participants don’t know each other.

 

Tools of Social Media -Platforms I Could Use in My Current Work

I chose the new apps based on their real potential for use in my work and their impression as reliable working platforms. The elements of successful use of a digital application include ease of use, accessibility, and suitability for the intended purpose.

LinkedIn is a platform for professional networking and career development. It is a helpful tool for healthcare professionals. It lets connect, share what’s happening in professionals field, and even find job opportunities. Writing and talking about healt care expertise is simple with articles and discussions, boosting their professional presence. I think tahta LinkedIn also offers chances for learning through training and webinars. In health care projects, it helps different organizations and pros work together.

YouTube can be used to share information on important health topics, such as diseases and treatments. Creating instructional videos can explain health practices like exercises and first aid. By interviewing experts, you can present their insights on health-related issues.You can also find reliable videos on Youtube that can be used in patient work, for example, to support guidance.

Asana app can be useful in health care for various purposes. It allows professionals to efficiently manage and organize projects, tasks, and communicate with the team.

Mural app can be utilized in health care to enhance collaboration and innovation. It provides a digital canvas for teams to visually collaborate, brainstorm, and plan. In a health care setting, teams can use Mural to create visual representations of processes, brainstorm ideas for patient care improvements, or plan out strategies for healthcare initiatives.

Twitter is a platform where people can talk and share their thoughts. It is a versatile tool in health care, serving purposes such as sharing health information, engaging with the community, networking among professionals, and facilitating rapid crisis communication.i think that health and social services reform is interesting subject to talk with professionals in various fields. 

Tools of social media has good and not-so-good sides. On the good side, it’s great for keeping up with friends and family, sharing news super quick, and finding cool groups of people who love the same things. Also, it helps shout out about stuff you’re into.

There’s always a but. Too much sharing might spill your secrets, and spending too much time on it can make you miss out on doing other cool stuff. Plus, sometimes people get a bit too caught up comparing themselves to others, and that can feel not so great. Also, watch out for not-so-nice stuff like fake news or bullies – they’re like the trolls under the internet bridge.

So, social media has both good and bad sides. It’s important to use it wisely and find a balance. For instance, GPS on social media can help parents know their kid’s location, but it also means others can track you. We need to think about how much information we share online. Evaluating the risks and benefits is crucial. Successful use means knowing what you’re doing, being honest, and staying secure, which leads to positive interactions.

Positive 

• Information sharing
• Availability 
• Availability 
• Cooperation 
• Saves time, money and nature 

Negative 

• Misunderstanding through written communication (writing, comments, emojis)  
• Addiction 
• Harassment/interference 
• Location tracking
• Too much information of person

It’s important to evaluate risks and benefits of social media. Elements of successful use of digital application are that users know they do and it must be honest and secure. It will increase the positive cooperating. 

The Elements of a Successful Digital Application

The elements of successful use of a digital application can include the following factors: