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Computers in oncology nursing: present use and future potential.

G Hendrickson1, J B Kelly, L Citrin

  • 1Health Research Program, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University, NY.

Oncology Nursing Forum
|May 1, 1991
PubMed
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Computers enhance oncology nursing by improving care integration and patient care. Technology supports communication, data management, automated planning, and patient monitoring, aiding nurses in their vital roles.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Informatics
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Health Information Technology

Background:

  • Computers are increasingly integral to healthcare delivery.
  • Oncology nurses perform complex roles as care integrators and direct caregivers.
  • Technological advancements offer potential to optimize nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how computers assist oncology nurses in their dual roles.
  • To identify specific functions computers support in care integration and direct patient care.
  • To project future technological impacts on oncology nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Review of computer applications in nursing practice.
  • Analysis of computer functionalities supporting communication, data management, and patient care tasks.

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  • Discussion of emerging technologies relevant to oncology nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • Computers facilitate communication with ancillary departments and data management.
    • Automated care planning, discharge planning, and patient monitoring are enhanced by computers.
    • Computers provide documentation support, cues, and reminders for standards of care.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer technology significantly supports oncology nurses as care integrators and caregivers.
    • Future developments like intelligent systems and bedside documentation will further transform oncology nursing.
    • Integration of technology is crucial for advancing patient care and nursing efficiency in oncology.