Introduction to Nursing Informatics (Health Informatics)

ABOUT THIS BOOK

• Provides basic information on how to select and use information systems and information management in all aspects of nursing practice
• Reflects the vast technological advances achieved in healthcare in recent years, including new chapters on both HIS, internet usage and meaningful use
• Readers will learn how to use computers and information management systems in their practices and implement computerized solutions for information management strategies

This 4th edition of Introduction to Nursing Informatics is designed for use by practicing nurses and students in undergraduate programs of study. It presents the fundamental concepts of Nursing Informatics, and includes a number of contributions from leading experts who have practiced in the field of informatics over a number of years. The information is presented and integrated in a purposeful manner to encourage you to explore key concepts, starting with the fundamental concepts, and then progressing on to core concepts and practice applications in the later sections. Briefly, the word CARE is presented as an acronym for Connected Health, Administration, Research and Education and the book is organised in sections with these sub themes. Critically, the content is linked with case-based examples to contextualize the theory presented.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Related subjects » Medicine - Public Health

AUTHORS & EDITORS

Edited by Kathryn J. Hannah, Pamela Hussey, Margaret A. Kennedy and Marion J. Ball