Showing papers on "Translational research informatics published in 1996"

Toward A Model For Nursing Informatics

Abstract: Purpose: To propose a new model for the development of nursing informatics based on historical precedent. Significance: Nursing informatics is expanding rapidly. The proposed model aids in understanding the areas of research, relating them to each other, and it shows areas where work is missing or should be extended. Organizing Framework: Nursing informatics as the interaction of cognitive science, computer science, and information science resting on a base of nursing science. Implications: As this model is tested, it can act as an organizing framework to understand and relate studies of nursing informatics and give organization for future research, education, and development.

Health informatics: an overview

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the range and development of health informatics, with examples from the literature world wide covering the types of information involved, the areas of application, the impact of evidence based medicine and other professional issues, integrated information systems, and the needs of the public, patients and their carers. While medical informatics certainly comprises a major part of health informatics it is not the main focus of this paper. Medical informatics is the older term and involves the use of information technology and computing specifically for medical science research, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease involving, for example, X‐rays, imaging, resonance, and magnetic scanning techniques. Rather, the scope of this review is the literature relating to the wider concept of the management of information through the interdisciplinary application of information science and technology for the benefit of patients, scientists, managers, staff, and carers involved in the whole range of healthcare activity.

Next-generation informatics. A new picture of quality medicine.

Abstract: It's up to the physician executive to make an informed choice when selecting a "next-generation" information system. Look for systems that truly integrate (not merely interface) managed care components, clinical capabilities, and other features in a model that mimics the workflow of an actual practice. Take the time to learn about the technology. Consider how a vendor's product will work at every point within your organization. Seven critical features that physician executives should consider in their decision-making are described.

Medical informatics. The future is here.

Abstract: Informatics is an indispensable discipline for leaders and managers--of patients, facilities, and organizations--because the most important assets of those organizations are their information processing technologies, and the key skills are those that help them to manage information. Managers and executives will increasingly need to anticipate trends in information management technologies that could affect their business. In health care, computer-based patient records, integration engines, online analytical processing systems, telemedicine, expert systems, and the Internet have become vital to having the competitive advantage. Those who do not understand the promise and limitations of these technologies and the need for strong leadership to establish standards for data and transaction systems will not lead their organizations well.