Why nursing needs to explore and shape its own future--closing summation and remarks

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Informatics
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The NI2006 Post Congress Conference convened to discuss critical issues facing healthcare, nursing, and nursing informatics.
• This meeting followed a major international conference, involving intensive discussions among participants.

Framework:

• The conference focused on identifying key themes and actionable strategies within nursing informatics.
• Discussions aimed to shape the future direction of the field.

Implementation:

• Preparatory work involved extensive planning for three days of focused group discussions.
• Participants engaged in intensive dialogue following a week-long international conference.

Implications:

• The proceedings highlight emergent themes and identify areas needing further attention within nursing informatics.
• Suggestions are provided for future directions and pre-emptive actions for the global nursing informatics community.