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Data base management for nursing education. One school's experience with System 1022.
Journal of Medical Systems
|April 1, 1985
Summary
Nurse educators can use database management systems (DBMS) to organize and retrieve information effectively. This overview discusses considerations for selecting and using a DBMS, including challenges with System 1022.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Nursing Informatics
Background:
- Effective organization and retrieval of information are crucial in healthcare and education.
- Database Management Systems (DBMS) offer a structured approach to managing data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide nurse educators with an overview of DBMS.
- To discuss considerations for selecting and utilizing a DBMS in nursing education.
- To highlight practical challenges encountered with a specific DBMS.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on DBMS functionalities and applications in education.
- Case study analysis of System 1022, focusing on implementation processes and encountered issues.
Main Results:
- DBMS can significantly enhance information management for nurse educators.
- Selection criteria for DBMS should align with specific educational needs.
- Implementation of System 1022 presented both process-related and technical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Database Management Systems are valuable tools for nursing education.
- Careful consideration and planning are essential for successful DBMS adoption.
- Understanding potential problems is key to effective DBMS utilization.