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Review: evaluating information systems in nursing.

Cristina Oroviogoicoechea1, Barbara Elliott, Roger Watson

  • 1Clinica Universitaria, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Nursing
|December 21, 2007
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This review highlights the need for better evaluation of nursing information technology (IT) systems. Considering social and organizational factors is crucial for effective IT system design and implementation in healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Health Information Technology
  • Evaluation Research

Background:

  • Increased adoption of information technology (IT) and information systems in nursing practice.
  • Limited evaluation research and guidance on assessing the effectiveness of these nursing IT systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review nursing research on inpatient hospital IT systems.
  • To explore new approaches for evaluating nursing informatics.
  • To guide the design and implementation of effective IT systems in healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a literature review from 1995 to 2005.
  • Utilized CINAHL and Medline databases.
  • Searched using terms like 'nursing information systems', 'clinical information systems', and 'hospital information systems'.

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Main Results:

  • Identified deficiencies and contradictory findings in existing nursing IT research.
  • Highlighted the need to understand IT systems within their broader implementation context.
  • Emphasized that effective implementation requires a wider perspective beyond technology alone.

Conclusions:

  • Evaluation studies must incorporate social and organizational aspects.
  • Realistic evaluation offers a framework for assessing nursing information systems.
  • Effective IT system development requires understanding context, mechanisms, and outcomes to enhance clinical practice.