Nursing Theory as a Base for a Computerized Nursing Information System

This article illustrates how nursing theory can be used in a computerized nursing information system (CNIS). Before development of such a system can begin, data relationships must be specified so that: (a) the relationships are specific enough to support a computerized relational base and (b) the re...

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Published in:Nursing science quarterly 1992, Vol.5 (3), p.124-128
Main Authors: Bliss-Holtz, Jane, Taylor, Susan G., McLaughlin, Katherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Databases, Factual - standards
Humans
Nursing
Nursing Records
Nursing Theory
Self Care
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Summary:This article illustrates how nursing theory can be used in a computerized nursing information system (CNIS). Before development of such a system can begin, data relationships must be specified so that: (a) the relationships are specific enough to support a computerized relational base and (b) the resultant information can support nursing science. Both goals were achieved through three interrelated processes: (a) validation of a practice model based on Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory, (b) classification of clinical data into theory-related categories, and (c) establishment of data relationships to yield meaningful information.
ISSN:0894-3184
1552-7409
DOI:10.1177/089431849200500309