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Vol. 15 (3), September, 2006, p. 73- 84
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I-Ching Hou

Polun Chang

Shuo-Chi Liu

, 11221 155 : (02)2826-7238 E-mial: polun@ym.edu.tw

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Applying Advanced Excel Techniques in Nursing

I-Ching Hou, Polun Chang*, Shuo-Chi Liu

Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the practical opportunities and challenges of using the
advanced Excel VBA skills in resolving the unmet informatics need for nursing from the perspective of end user
computing. Three information system projects, which were developed by clinical nurses using Excel VBA, were
studied by the questionnaire based interview and word by word cording approaches which were designed based
on the principles of qualitative study.

The data and information of personal experiences and insights of clinical

and head nurses during the process of developing the Excel-based projects were collected. The results show that
the learning effectiveness highly relied on the availability and capability of technical tutors; the primary projects
focused on improving the work performance; the most valuable rewards came from their superiors recognition
and support; continuous technical support was generally concerned of; and the nurse programmer expected they
could reallocate more of their clinical service hours to develop the projects. We found the head nurses could
quickly understand the opportunities of using Excel VBA in nursing. The systems developed by the nurses did
not only have better customized interfaces but also better meet their own informatics needs. The combination
of the simplicity and powerfulness of a programming tool, the clear and stable system requirements, the assured
availability of system developers and the supports from all related sources determines the success of nursing
informatics projects. As a conclusion, having the advanced Excel VBA skills is valuable in nursing.
Key Words: nursing informatics, Excel VBA, end user computing.

*Correspondent: Polun Chang (Email:polun@ym.edu.tw )

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