Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge

by Mcgonigle, Dee, Ph.D.; Mastrian, Kathleen, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780763753283
• ISBN10: 0763753289
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-31
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Nursing Informatics And The Foundation of Knowledge covers the history of healthcare informatics, current issues, basic informatics concepts, and health information management applications. With comprehensive introductory chapters that explain the core sciences of nursing informatics, students will understand Information Systems and incorporate their own knowledge for further comprehension. Based on the Foundation of Knowledge Modelcopy; 2007, this text explains how nursing informatics relates to knowledge acquisition, knowledge processing, knowledge generation, knowledge dissemination and feedback, all of which build the science of nursing. Key Features include: Key terms Case studies Best practice examples Critical thinking exercises Web resources Varied perspectives from Nursing Informatics experts Download the Instructor's Resources! Visit the Fully Interactive Companion Web site! COMING SOON! A complete companion Web site with instructor's materials, student exercises, and updates on ever-changing informatics information! for Students: crossword puzzles an interactive glossary learning objectives animated flashcards detailed PowerPoint slides critical thinking exercises podcasts updates on ever-changing informatics information for Instructors: Instructorrs"s Manual PowerPoint slides TestBank Instructor Podcasts Suggested teaching activities

Table of Contents

Nursing Science and the Foundation of Knowledge	p. 5
Introduction to Information, Information Science, and Information Systems	p. 15
Computer Science and the Foundation of Knowledge Model	p. 29
Introduction to Cognitive Science	p. 53
Improving the Human-Technology Interface	p. 61
Overview of Nursing Informatics	p. 83
Developing Standardized Terminologies in Nursing Informatics	p. 97
Nursing Informatics Roles, Competencies, and Skills	p. 107
Information and Knowledge Needs of Nurses in the 21st Century	p. 133
Ethical Applications of Informatics	p. 151
Overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996	p. 169
Securing Information in a Network	p. 183
An Insider's View of the Utility of a Clinical Information System	p. 193
Administrative and Clinical Health Information Systems	p. 205
The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Informatics	p. 219
Supporting Consumer Information and Education Needs	p. 239
Using Informatics to Promote Community/Population Health	p. 251
Overview of Home Telehealth	p. 265
Telenursing and Remote Access Telehealth	p. 283
Nursing Research: Data Collection, Processing, and Analysis	p. 315
Translational Research: Generating Evidence for Practice	p. 325
Nursing Informatics and Nursing Education	p. 339
E-Portfolios: Processing and Dissemination of Professional Accomplishments	p. 385
Emerging Technologies and the Generation of Knowledge	p. 397
Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge	p. 421
Abbreviations	p. 431
Glossary	p. 437
Index	p. 483
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