ACHIEVEMENT
What is informatics
the science and art of turning data into information
What is informatics according to ANS
a specialty that integrate nursing science with multiple information and analytical
sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information knowledge and
wisdom in nursing practice
nursing informatics integrates with what 4 sciences make up informatics
nursing science
computer science
cognitive science
information science
2 levels of nursing informatics
- generalist
- nurse specialist
what does nursing informatic support
supports nurses, consumers, patients and interprofessional healthcare team.
example data
weight, height, age and overall wellbeing
information
grouping data that have been organized & process so that one can interpret the
significant of the data
examples: height, age, weight and gender. this data can be used to calculate BMI. can
be used to determine underweight/ normal/ overweight/ obese
knowledge
is built on a formalization of the relationships and interrelationships between data and
information. A knowledge base makes it possible to understand that an individual may
have a calculated BMI that is over 30 and not be obese. At this time, several automated
decision support systems included a knowledge base and a set of rules for applying the
, knowledge base in a specific situation. For example, the knowledge base may include
the following information. A fever or elevated temperature often begins with a chill. At
the beginning of the chill the patient's temperature may be normal or even sub-normal
but in 30 minutes it is likely the patient will have spiked a temp. A rule might read: if a
patient complains of chills, then take the patient's temperature and repeat in 30 minutes.
information literacy
recognizing when information is needed and having the ability to locate, evaluate and
use information
what is the order of the knowledge model
knowledge acquisition
knowledge dissemination
knowledge generation
knowledge processing
knowledge acquisition
the act of getting knowledge
Knowledge Dissemination
Distribution and sharing of knowledge.
knowledge generation
The creation of new knowledge by changing and evolving knowledge based on one's
experience, education, and input from others.
knowledge processing
The activity or process of gathering or collecting, perceiving, analyzing, synthesizing,
saving or storing, manipulating, conveying, and transmitting knowledge.
wisdom
wisdom may be defined as the appropriate use if data, information and knowledge. in
making decision and implementing nursing actions. includes the ability to integrate data,
information and knowledge with professional value when managing problems
the highest form of common sense
wisdom
wisdom is focused on