Abstract
Introduction: In today’s world, technology plays an important role in every industry as well as in our personal lives. Out of all the industries that technology plays crucial role in, health care is definitely one of the most important. In the health care industry the dependence on medical technology cannot be overstated, and as a result of the development of these brilliant innovations, healthcare practitioners can continue to find ways to improve their practice – from better diagnosis, surgical procedures, and improved patient care. Material and Methods: The research approach used for this study was quantitative approach and the design selected was descriptive study design. By using convenient sampling technique 33 males nursing officers and 67 female nursing officers were selected for this research. Researcher assessed the level of knowledge among nursing officers using a structured questionnaire
tool. Results: The study results shows that among 100 samples, 27% samples had adequate knowledge 60% samples had moderate knowledge and 13% samples had inadequate knowledge on use of technological devices. Conclusion: The study outcome shows the need for qualitative awareness and education programme about use of various technological devices to improve knowledge and competency, in acheiving better health care.
Keywords: Knowledge; Technology; Technological devices; Nursing officers.