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Feasibility of Using the Omaha System for Community-level Observations
Madeleine J Kerr1, Carol Flaten1, Michelle L L Honey2
1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|October 3, 2015
Summary
The Omaha System, a standardized language, effectively captures community health observations. This tool facilitates population assessment and electronic information exchange across international settings.
Area of Science:
- Community Health Nursing
- Public Health Informatics
- Standardized Health Terminology
Background:
- Community assessment is crucial for population health.
- Standardized languages are needed for consistent data collection.
- Electronic information exchange requires common terminologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of using the Omaha System for community-level observations.
- To evaluate the Omaha System's utility in population assessment.
- To explore its potential for electronic health information exchange.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study utilizing 284 windshield surveys (community observations).
- Data collected by nursing students across five countries: Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Turkey, and the United States.
- The Omaha System Problem Classification Scheme provided standardized terms for assessment.
Main Results:
- Feasibility was demonstrated; students successfully used the Omaha System for community observations.
- Preliminary results indicated variations in community signs and symptoms based on geographic location.
- The Omaha System provided standardized terminology for community assessment.
Conclusions:
- The Omaha System is a valuable tool for conducting community-level observations.
- It shows promise as a strategy for electronic population health assessment exchange.
- Standardized terminology enhances the consistency and utility of community health data.
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