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The nurse engineer: a way to better nursing information systems
1Hewlett-Packard, Andover, MD 01810.
Computers in Nursing
|March 1, 1993
Summary
Few nursing information systems meet basic needs due to limited nurse input and communication gaps. Involving nurse engineers in development can improve these systems by enhancing input and clarifying communication.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Information Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Existing nursing information systems often fail to meet fundamental nursing requirements.
- Key challenges include insufficient nurse input, ineffective communication between nurses and engineers, and the complexity of nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of integrating nurse engineers into the development process of nursing information systems.
- To identify how nurse engineers can address identified shortcomings in current system development.
Main Methods:
- The study proposes the involvement of nurse engineers, who possess both nursing and technical expertise, in the development lifecycle.
- Nurse engineers are positioned as crucial liaisons to facilitate nurse input and bridge communication gaps.
Main Results:
- Nurse engineers can champion comprehensive nurse input during system design and development.
- They can act as translators, mitigating communication barriers between clinical staff and technical teams.
- Their expertise aids in analyzing and accommodating the diverse nature of nursing practices within system design.
Conclusions:
- Integrating nurse engineers into the development process is a viable strategy to enhance nursing information systems.
- This approach promises to improve system usability and alignment with clinical needs by addressing critical input and communication challenges.