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[International classification of nursing practice (ICNP): introduction]
Professioni Infermieristiche
|July 31, 2002
Summary
The International Classification for Nursing practice (ICNP) aims to identify and organize nursing concerns. This article introduces ICNP
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Terminology Standards
Context:
- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is developing the International Classification for Nursing practice (ICNP).
- There is a need for standardized nursing terminology to organize and identify nursing practice concerns.
Purpose:
- To provide background information on the ICNP.
- To explain the importance and objectives of the ICNP.
- To outline the ICNP Beta version and discuss its practicability.
Summary:
- The article details the history and rationale behind the ICNP.
- It discusses the ICNP's objectives and current program.
- Initial experiences with the ICNP Beta version's usefulness are presented.
Impact:
- Familiarizes readers with the ICNP, a significant development in nursing.
- Highlights the importance of standardized nursing language.
- Offers insights into the practical application and utility of the ICNP.