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Health Informatics Applications CH3

The document outlines the application of health informatics in nursing, highlighting tools that improve efficiency, patient care, and data analysis. It details various informatics tools such as Electronic Patient Records, Clinical Decision Support Systems, and mobile applications that aid in research and patient management. Additionally, it lists notable web resources for nursing research, emphasizing the importance of technology in enhancing healthcare practices.

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Health Informatics Applications CH3

The document outlines the application of health informatics in nursing, highlighting tools that improve efficiency, patient care, and data analysis. It details various informatics tools such as Electronic Patient Records, Clinical Decision Support Systems, and mobile applications that aid in research and patient management. Additionally, it lists notable web resources for nursing research, emphasizing the importance of technology in enhancing healthcare practices.

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HEALTH INFORMATICS

APPLICATION
INTRODUCTORY NURSING INFORMATICS
OUTLINE

• Health informatics application

• Informatics tools used in nursing practice

• Web and other research tools

• Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools in Researching


Health informatics application

• Improved Efficiency and Workflow- automating manual tasks,


reducing paperwork
• Enhanced Patient Care and Safety- CDSS for diagnosis, treatments,
and medication management
• Improved Care Coordination and Continuity- HIE, reduced duplication
of tests and procedures
• Enhanced Data Analysis and Research- tools for analyzing large
volumes of health data, identifying trends, patterns, and correlations
Health informatics application

• Patient Empowerment and Engagement- patients to actively


participate in their own healthcare, Patient portals and mobile
health applications, shared decision-making, appointment
scheduling
• Public Health Surveillance and Disease Management- early
detection of disease outbreaks, monitoring of public health
indicators, intervention implementation
• Cost Efficiency and Financial Management- Electronic billing,
reduce billing errors, supply chain management, accelerate
reimbursement processes
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING PRACTICE


• Electronic Patient Records (EPRs)
• Personal Health Record
• Electronic Transfer of Prescription
• Electronic Appointment Booking
• Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS)
• Telehealth and Telemedicine
• Computerized Practitioner Order Entry (CPOE)
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Patient records (EPRS)


• Also known as Electronic Health Records (EHRS)
• Electronic Medical Records (EMRS)

• Medical history, diagnoses, medications, allergies, lab results, and


treatment plans

• To access and share patient information securely, promoting care


coordination, continuity, and informed decision-making
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Personal Health Record


• Internet-based patient owned and patient controlled
• Access and coordinate their lifelong health information
• Self updated
• Electronic Transfer of Prescription
• Transfer of prescription
• Between the prescribing health professional and the pharmacy,
making prescribing and dispensing
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Electronic Appointment Booking


INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Clinical decision support systems (CDSS)

• Evidence-based information and recommendations at the


point of care

• Diagnosing diseases, selecting appropriate treatments, and


preventing medical errors
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Telehealth and Telemedicine


• deliver healthcare services remotely
INFORMATICS TOOLS USED IN NURSING
PRACTICE

• Computerized practitioner order entry (CPOE)

• Direct entry of medical orders

• Reducing errors by

• Minimizing the ambiguity of hand-written orders


WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS

• Contribute to the body of knowledge


• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
within the nursing profession
• Investigate various topics, such as;

Patient safety and nursing interventions,


Healthcare disparities,
Organizational and leadership practices,
Nursing education healthcare technology
WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS

• Notable websites that help in nursing research


• Cochrane Library: URL - https://www.cochranelibrary.com/
• high-quality reviews and clinical trials
WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS
• PubMed: URL - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
• Widely used and trusted database for scientific literature in the field
of medicine and nursing.
• For articles and research papers
WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS
• Wiley online library: URL - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
• Digital library that offers content: including research articles, book
chapters, reference works, science, technology, medicine, social
sciences, humanities
WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS

• Nursing Reference Center:


• Offers evidence-based information, care plans, patient
education materials
WEB AND OTHER RESEARCH TOOLS

• CINAHL (cumulative index to nursing and allied health


literature):

• Comprehensive database for nursing and allied health professionals

• Offers nursing research articles, journals, and other relevant


publications.

• Joanna Briggs Institute: provides evidence-based practice


resources, systematic reviews
Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools
in Researching

• Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools in Researching

• PEPID - developer of clinical and drug information


resources and mobile applications for healthcare providers
(portable Emergency Physician Information Database)

• Skyscape – Medical/Nursing Knowledge Platform,

• A mobile & cloud-based clinical decision support


Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools
in Researching

• Nursing Central - Look up information on diseases, tests,


and procedures

• David’s Drug Guide - delivers everything you need to


administer medications safely across the lifespan

• QxMD (software)- 400 point-of-care tools to educate around


prognosis, diagnosis and optimal patient management.
Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools
in Researching
• Epocrates - vast database of drug monographs
Mobile Applications (Apps) Used as Tools
in Researching

• KoboCollect - collecting interview responses


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