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1Nursing Systems Branch, National Center for Nursing Research, Bethesda, MD 20982.
Abstract:
The importance of information technology for health care organizations has been recognized for some time. The major emphasis has been on the development and implementation of technology for financial control and other health care management purposes. The need for nursing information systems has been assessed by nurse experts in recent years and the available clinical systems have been found wanting. This paper reviews research on information technology as a priority for nursing and the actions taken by the National Center for Nursing Research to develop a national agenda for nursing information systems research.
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