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The always pertinent question of data protection in healthcare was studied through comparison of three surveys. The results from the surveys made 1993, 1995, and in spring 1998 shows that a deeper understanding of data protection is slowly penetrating the nursing profession. When the new national data law, in accordance with EC-directives, will be applied from the autumn 1998, the question of data protection will be brought up again.
The use of computers in education has become commonplace. In this study with 162 nurse teachers, we found that although most nursing colleges in Finland have the necessary hardware for teaching informatics, teachers are not familiar with the software that is available for nursing education purposes. Teachers also lack confidence in their own abilities to cope with computer-assisted education. The information systems used in practical nursing are often inaccessible to nurse teachers. The teachers themselves say they would regularly need further training in their own computer skills.
This paper presents a small survey made to Finnish "adp-nurses" working at adp-departments or as contact persons and informants at the wards. Their positions, job descriptions and informal education is discussed in relation to recent international development in the field. Finally the necessity of starting formal education for the European informatics nurse is stressed.
Finnish nurses worked abroad already in the 19th century, before nurse education had started in Finland. Reasons for going abroad were the desire to help people, to acquire education, knowledge and experience, to look for a job or to seek adventures or love. In the course of time the reasons have remained nearly the same. Many of the first matrons got their education abroad. On the other hand, Finnish nurses have voluntarily joined the Red Cross ambulances abroad from the last century until today. Study trips were popular already in the beginning of this century, and nowadays a time abroad or at least congress visits are a part of everyday life. Many Finnish nurses have held prominent positions. The most remarkable among them is Sophie Mannerheim, who was President of the International Council of Nurses in 1922-1925. Missionary work in Africa and other developing countries has attracted believers, while others are employed by the World Health Organization.
The purpose of the paper was to find and discuss methods for teaching secure communication. A survey to a sample of nursing schools was executed. The teachers were asked to define 'secure communication' and to relate teaching methods used. Theories supporting the proposed methods were discussed. Conclusively it was found that a joint task force including IMIA WG4 and the IMIA and EFMI nursing groups for selecting an educational strategy in teaching 'secure communication' is highly recommended.
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