This study delves into the landscape of eHealth intervention implementation in home healthcare and primary healthcare centers in Sweden, with a specific emphasis on unraveling the perspectives and insights of nurses. Anchored in the relational character of data, where rationality hinges upon data creation and interpretation (Winthereik, 2023), the research endeavors to untangle the complexities of data utilization in healthcare settings. The study delves into the concept of data within the realm of nursing work, probing whether the aspiration for data-informed practices resonates with nurses’ perspectives. The research scrutinizes the nuanced realities of technology adoption by nurses, thereby contributing to a profound understanding of their professional practices.Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 nurses within two municipalities in Sweden, providing a qualitative exploration of their experiences with eHealth interventions.

Theoretically, the presentation develops literature on nursing work and the relation between knowledge and professionalism using Mol’s concept of ‘good care’ as a local and situation-specific practice (Mol, 2006). Mol’s framework underscores the necessity for sensitivity and creative calibration in nursing, spotlighting the dynamic nature of professional practice where elements are finely tuned until they harmonize within a given situation.

The presentation attempts to yield practical insights into the challenges and opportunities entwined with the integration of eHealth interventions into nursing practice. By exploring the multifaceted realities of technology use in healthcare, the presentation contributes valuable perspectives to the ongoing development of data-informed nursing care.

References:

Mol, A. (2006). Proving or Improving: On Health Care Research as a Form of Self-Reflection. Qualitative Health Research, 16(3), 405–414.

Winthereik, B. R. (2023). Data as Relation: Ontological Trouble in the Data-Driven Public Administration. Computer Supported Cooperative Work.