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A European and global strategy for a nursing information network
M Farrell1, J Farrell, I V Jogensen
1WHO European Regional Office, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Nursing Review
|May 1, 1990
Summary
A new European information system aims to provide nursing researchers with instant data access. This initiative seeks to streamline nursing analysis and development while preventing redundant research globally.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Health Informatics
- European Health Systems
Background:
- Nursing research requires efficient information access for analysis and development.
- Duplication of nursing research efforts is a significant global issue, leading to wasted resources.
- Existing information systems may not adequately support the needs of nursing researchers across Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of a European information system for nursing services.
- To establish a centralized hub for nursing research information within Europe.
- To facilitate the creation of a potential global nursing information system.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development for a European nursing information network.
- Analysis of current challenges in accessing and disseminating nursing research.
- Proposal for a networked approach to information sharing.
Main Results:
- The proposed system would offer rapid information retrieval for nursing researchers.
- It has the potential to significantly reduce the duplication of nursing research.
- A European network could serve as a foundation for a global nursing information system.
Conclusions:
- An integrated European information system is crucial for advancing nursing research.
- Such a system can enhance efficiency and reduce costs in nursing research.
- The development of a European network is a viable step towards a global nursing information infrastructure.