Evaluating a Dashboard for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE) for Rehabilitation Nurses

PURPOSE: This pilot study assessed the feasibility and usability of a Dashboard for Individual Clinician Enhancement (DICE) and explored its preliminary impact on nurses in a rehabilitation setting. DESIGN: The study included a focus group and quantitative measures of feasibility and usability. An exploratory randomized control trial (RCT) examined preliminary effects of DICE access on outcome measures. METHODS: In Phase I, nurses provided feedback on DICE design, and suggestions were incorporated into DICE V2.0. Phase II measured usability, viewing frequency, and perceived value, and included an exploratory RCT to examine potential effects on key performance indicators (KPIs) and the Psychological Empowerment scale (PES). RESULTS: Nurses rated DICE usability as "good" and accessed the dashboard an average of 2.2 times per month. Participants reported positive perceptions, describing the DICE as empowering, accessible, and helpful for increasing awareness of their contributions to patient care and quality improvement. Exploratory analyses of impact on KPIs and the PES were inconclusive due to insufficient statistical power. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Preliminary findings suggest that DICE can help nurses to feel more informed about their performance, which could support empowerment in clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrated DICE usability, feasibility, and positive reception by rehabilitation nurses.