The role of computer software in presenting information.

Full Abstract

An ability to communicate ideas and concepts is a key skill for senior nurses, and many use presentation software to help them do this. However, there is evidence that multimedia presentations can obscure messages and hinder the transfer of ideas. This article examines academic and popular literature to assess the ability of presentation software to present information, and considers the reasons why it is so widely used and the implications for managers who use it. It also suggests that managers should consider rejecting the use of presentation software except for the display of images, and instead develop their skills in rhetoric.

Author information

Author/s: Wright, Jane (J);

Affiliation: Beeches Management Centre, Belfast.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nursing management (Harrow, London, England : 1994) (Nurs Manag (Harrow)), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Jul; vol 16 (issue 4) : pp 30-4

Dates: Created 2009/07/30; Completed 2009/10/08;

PMID: 19639908, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/8/2009, IMS Date: )

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