Integrated Internet based tools for learning and evaluating the International Classification of Nursing Practice

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Nursing Informatics
• Medical Terminology

Background:

• The TeleNurse website offers learning tools for healthcare professionals.
• SysTerN (terminology system for nursing) is a key resource developed within the Telematics for Health EU project.
• Improving the Romanian translation of the International Classification of Nursing Practice (ICNP) is crucial for standardized documentation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present SysTerN version 1.2, incorporating the beta version of ICNP's Phenomena and Actions classification.
• To introduce the "Evaluation of Translation" form aimed at refining the Romanian ICNP translation.
• To enhance the TeleNurse website's utility for learning and international collaboration.

Main Methods:

• Development and release of SysTerN version 1.2.
• Implementation of the "Evaluation of Translation" form.
• Hosting these resources on a bilingual (Romanian-English) TeleNurse website.

Main Results:

• SysTerN version 1.2 is available for download, utilizing the beta ICNP classification.
• The "Evaluation of Translation" form is accessible for improving Romanian ICNP translation.
• The TeleNurse website facilitates access to these tools and fosters international discussion.

Conclusions:

• The presented tools, SysTerN and the translation evaluation form, support standardized nursing documentation.
• These resources contribute to the advancement of nursing informatics and terminology.
• The bilingual TeleNurse website promotes wider adoption and collaborative improvement of nursing practice resources.