Nursing Informatics Education: From Automation to Connected Care.

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Healthcare Technology Evolution
• Professional Competencies

Background:

• Health information technologies have transformed healthcare over 50 years.
• Initial technologies focused on data automation and processing.
• Current systems emphasize connected care within a healthcare ecosystem.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address the impact of evolving health information technologies.
• To highlight the need for updated healthcare professional competencies.
• To align professional skills with advancements in healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on health information technology trends.
• Analysis of the shift from data automation to connected care.
• Examination of disruptions in healthcare delivery systems.

Main Results:

• Technologies have progressed to integrated, point-of-care solutions.
• Significant disruptions have occurred in the healthcare delivery system.
• A gap exists between technological evolution and professional preparedness.

Conclusions:

• The rapid advancement of health information technologies requires continuous adaptation.
• Healthcare professionals need updated competencies to leverage new technologies effectively.
• Re-evaluating and redefining essential skills is crucial for future healthcare quality.