Introduction to Nursing Informatics

by Kathryn J. Hannah, Pamela Hussey, Margaret A. Kennedy, Marion Ball nThis book is a primer for nurses on the topic of nursing informatics and presents the fundamental concepts of health information management from a nursing perspective. Nursing informatics has never been more important as contemporary healthcare offers exciting opportunities for the nursing profession to contribute to the design of emerging eHealth models of care and to ensure resources such as electronic health records and mobile technology are pragmatic and fit for purpose. This new edition contains the best available evidence to inspire and support nurses to think critically about both current and future practice. Introduction to Nursing Informatics is designed for use by practicing nurses and students in undergraduate programs of study and includes a number of contributions from leading international experts who have practiced in the field over a number of years. The information is presented and integrated in a purposeful manner to encourage readers to explore the key concepts of nursing practice, information management and its relationship to informatics. Critically, the content is also linked to case-based examples to contextualize the theory presented.nThis book is intended to be a primer for those just beginning to study nursing informatics, simultaneously providing a thorough introduction to basic terms and concepts and an in-depth exploration of the most popular applications in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. This revised edition reflects the vast technological advances achieved in healthcare in recent years. Readers will learn how to use computers and information management systems in their practices, make informed choices related to software/hardware selection, and implement computerized solutions for information management strategies.nProduct DetailsnnnISBN-13: 9781447129981nPublisher: Springer LondonnPublication date: 11/27/2014nSeries:Health Informatics Series nEdition description: 4th ed. 2015nEdition number: 4nPages: 452