Cross-mapping between three terminologies with the international standard nursing reference terminology model

Area of Science:

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Terminology Standards

Background:

• The International Standards Organization (ISO) International Standard IS 18104 aims to facilitate the integration of nursing terminologies into computer systems and healthcare reference terminologies.
• Effective integration requires understanding the relationships between different nursing terminologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To cross-map between different nursing terminologies.
• To determine the similarity and interchangeability of concepts across various nursing terminologies.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the ISO standard (IS 18104) to assess cross-mapping capabilities of three nursing terminologies.
• Expert review was employed to identify equivalent concepts.
• Concepts were dissected into constituent parts to analyze attribute matching (e.g., focus, judgment).

Main Results:

• Identified equivalent concepts across the studied terminologies based on expert consensus.
• Dissection revealed varying degrees of compatibility between nursing diagnostic concepts.
• Mapping feasibility was determined based on the analysis of concept components.

Conclusions:

• Several nursing diagnostic concepts demonstrate easy interchangeability.
• Other concepts are not directly interchangeable or are only suitable for specific applications (clinical or aggregate use).
• The findings highlight the importance of considering conceptual nuances when mapping terminologies to ensure accurate data representation and utilization.