Perspectives of Multidisciplinary Faculty on the Design of Nursing Informatics Curriculum.

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to understand the experiences and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration in nursing informatics curriculum design. The study was conducted from 9-20 August 2023 with 14 multidisciplinary faculty members. Surveys and interviews focused on perceptions of interdisciplinary communication, importance of collaboration, challenges encountered, and training needs to identify barriers to effective curriculum development. Participation was voluntary and anonymous. The results revealed significant challenges, including differences in terminology and thought processes between disciplines, role ambiguity, and cultural/methodological differences. The results of the study highlight the importance of collaboration, which is critical to the development of an effective and cohesive nursing informatics curriculum.