Technological Self-Efficacy (TSE), Perceived Organizational Support and Perception of Task completion as precision of Digital literacy in Nurses

Abstract

Background: In the fast-paced contemporary healthcare environment, digital literacy has become essential for safe and effective nursing practice. Despite its growing importance, the specific factors that predict nurses’ ability to use complex digital tools remain insufficiently explored. This study examined Technological Self-Efficacy, Perceived Organizational Support, and Precision of Task Completion as key predictors of digital literacy among nursing professionals.

Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed to analyze the relationships among the study variables. Data were collected from nursing professionals using structured instruments assessing Technological Self-Efficacy, Perceived Organizational Support, Precision of Task Completion, and digital literacy. Statistical analysis was conducted to evaluate how personal confidence, institutional support, and clinical accuracy interact to shape digital competency in clinical settings.

Results: The findings indicated that Technological Self-Efficacy, Perceived Organizational Support, and Precision of Task Completion were significant predictors of digital literacy. Higher Technological Self-Efficacy was associated with more frequent use of digital resources and greater willingness to adopt technological innovations. Nurses reporting strong organizational support through training, leadership involvement, and resource availability demonstrated higher levels of digital competence. Additionally, precise and careful task completion was linked to reduced digital errors, thereby enhancing overall system performance and confidence in digital applications.

Conclusion: The study concludes that digital literacy development among nurses is a multidimensional process influenced by both individual psychological readiness and organizational support structures. Healthcare institutions should adopt comprehensive strategies that strengthen technological confidence, provide structured institutional support, and promote precision in clinical digital practices to effectively bridge the digital divide in healthcare.

Keywords: Digital literacy, technology self-efficacy (TSE), perceived organizational support (POS), nursing informatics, clinical information systems, workforce readiness, technology adoption, patient safety, electronic documentation accuracy