Nursing 2240F/G Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Computerized Physician Order Entry, Telehealth, Application Software
9 Dec 2016
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Describes the application of computer technology to all elds of nursing - nursing services, nurse education, and nurse research". Increased pt complexity required nurses to become comfortable reading and interpreting various computer devices. 1970s computer technology advances research and reporting elements of nursing. 1980s topic of informatics became recognized as a unique discipline within healthcare. 88% of canadians support the use of electronic health records. Data - raw information that has not been interpreted. Information - results when data is interpreted organized or structured. Knowledge - requires the synthesis of information to identify relationships that provide fuller understanding of an issue or subject. Sl refers to the use of a body of terms tat has been agreed upon by an overarching authority or by general consent. Important to ensuret he consistance of classi cation of nursing interventions, outcomes, and phenomena.
