Factors influencing the mobile instant messaging application usage behaviours among home healthcare providers.

Aims And Objectives: To explore the practice related to mobile instant messaging applications usage among home healthcare providers in Taiwan; and based on the unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology and perceived risk theory to examine the influencing factors.

Background: Previous work has indicated the potential for using mobile instant messaging applications in chronic disease, disasters and public health emergencies. However, few studies have conducted to understand how healthcare professionals use them.

Nurses' experiences of using a smart mobile device application to assist home care for patients with chronic disease: a qualitative study.

Aims And Objectives: To examine nurses' experiences regarding the benefits and obstacles of using a smart mobile device application in home care.

Background: The popularity of mobile phones and Internet technology has established an opportunity for interaction between patients and health care professionals. Line is an application allowing instant communication that is available for free globally.

Healthcare providers' perceptions of barriers in implementing of home telecare in Taiwan: a qualitative study.

Objectives: Telecare has not only brought down medical expenses, but has also become an important tool to address healthcare needs. In recent years, the Taiwanese government has been concerned about this healthcare issue. However, only a few hospitals provide telecare.

Nurses' physical restraint knowledge, attitudes, and practices: the effectiveness of an in-service education program.

Background: Physical restraints are commonly used to reduce treatment interference risk and protect patient safety. However, nurses still hold misconceptions about the use of physical restraints in acute care settings. Teaching nursing staff accurate knowledge and proper skills, cultivating positive attitudes, and rectifying irregularities in physical restraint use are all necessary to improve patient care.