The development and testing of information system for community nursing

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Nursing Science
• Information Systems

Background:

• Community nursing (CN) practice requires robust support systems for efficiency and research.
• Standardization of nursing concepts and terminology is crucial for integrated care and data exchange within the EU.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and test an information system (IS) tailored for community nursing (CN).
• To enhance CN practice, promote research, and align Slovenian nursing terminology with EU standards.
• To integrate the International Classification of Nursing Practice (ICNP) into the Slovene healthcare system.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of core community nursing (CN) processes and principal functions.
• Design of a logical data model and user interface for the IS.
• Emphasis on practical testing, user training, and the implementation of the translated ICNP.

Main Results:

• The developed IS is designed to increase work efficiency in CN.
• The system facilitates a process-oriented nursing doctrine and supports integrated patient treatment.
• The IS enables data comparison and exchange, harmonizing Slovene terminology with EU standards via ICNP.

Conclusions:

• The new information system effectively supports community nursing (CN) practice and research.
• The integration of ICNP promotes standardized terminology and data interoperability within Slovenia and the EU.
• The developed IS enhances efficiency and facilitates a more integrated approach to patient care.