Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 225 g
Buch, Englisch, 244 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 225 g
ISBN: 978-0-8261-4225-2
Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
Understanding and managing technology is a key component in providing quality patient care today. This addition to the popular Fast Facts series provides RNs and nursing students with an accessible, concise, step-by-step introduction to the essentials of informatics and its impact on patient lives. This book delivers required competencies and frameworks for both nursing education and practice, expanding upon integral systems and technologies within our health care system and their impact on the responsibilities of the individual nurse.Highlighting the intricacies within a specialized approach to health care data, data mining, and data organization, this resource connects day-to-day informatics practices to larger initiatives and perspectives. Clear and concise synopses of health care essentials, case studies, and abundant practical examples help readers understand how Health Informatics improves patient care within the nursing scope of practice. Thought-provoking questions in each chapter facilitate in-depth considerations about chapter content.Key Features: - Key information about the electronic health record, telehealth, wearables, and decision support tools
- Practical examples demonstrate how informatics improves patient care within the nurses' scope of practice
- Chapter case studies with thought-provoking questions
- Nurses' influence on data quality
- Relevant ethical, legal, and social issues
- The intersection of technology and informatics and the power of data
