Like the previous editions, this book is a primer for those new to nursing informatics. It provides a thorough introduction to basic terms and concepts, as well as an in-depth exploration of the most prevalent applications in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. Expanded and updated to reflect the remarkable technical advances achieved in health care in recent years, this new edition offers the reader illustrative examples and valuable information resources. Topics include: Telecommunications and Informatics; Nursing Aspects of Health Information Systems; Clinical Practice Applications of Nursing Informatics; Infrastructure Elements of the Health Informatics Environment; and Future Opportunities for Nurses in Health Informatics. This primer guides reader who want basic information on how to select and use information systems and information management in all aspects of nursing practice, education, management, and research.

Like the three editions that preceded it, this new edition targets markets in health care practice and educational settings. It addresses practicing nurses and nursing students, together with nursing leadership and nursing faculty. It speaks to nursing informatics specialists and-in a departure from earlier editions of this title-to all nurses, regardless of their specialty, extending its usefulness as a text as noted below. In recognition of the evolving electronic health information environment and of interdisciplinary health care teams, the book is designed to be of interest to members of other health care professions (quality officers, administrators, etc.) as well as health information technology professionals (in health care facilities and in industry). The book will include numerous relevant case studies to illustrate the theories and principles discussed, making it an ideal candidate for use within nursing curricula (both undergraduate and graduate), as well as continuing education and staff development programs. This book honors the format established by the first three editions by including a content array and questions to guide the reader. This 4th edition also includes numerous brief case studies that help to illustrate the theories and practices described within the various chapters. Most of these "mini-cases" are provided by members of professional nursing organizations that comprise the TIGER Initiative. These mini-cases are listed in the front matter and highlighted via formatting throughout the text.

Die Informationsverarbeitung gewinnt im Gesundheitswesen und damit auch in der Pflege zunehmend an Bedeutung. Die Autorinnen des Werkes fuhren in das junge Fachgebiet der Pflegeinformatik ein und informieren uber internationale und Entwicklungen im deutschsprachigen Raum.
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- Pflegedokumentation, Pflegediagnosen und ICNP - Leistungserfassung in der Akut- und Langzeitpflege - Internetanwendungen - Elektronisch gestutzte Aus- und Weiterbildung
Verzeichnisse von Datenbanken, ein Glossar wichtiger Fachbegriffe zum Nachschlagen sowie ein Adressenverzeichnis unterstreichen den Praxisbezug. Studierende und Praktiker in der Pflege und im Gesundheitswesen finden hier ein aktuelles Werk zum Thema."