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Information requirements of advanced practice nurses
1Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Advanced Practice Nursing Quarterly
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) need effective computer systems to access current patient data. They also require tools for communication, documentation, and billing to improve clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Information Systems
- Clinical Practice Technology
Background:
- Effective computer systems are crucial for advanced practice nurses (APNs).
- Identifying specific information needs is a prerequisite for developing useful systems.
- APNs, including nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives, require tailored technological support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the essential information requirements of APNs for effective practice.
- To understand the desired functionalities of computer systems from the APN perspective.
- To inform the development of advanced practice nursing informatics tools.
Main Methods:
- A focus group methodology was employed.
- Fifteen APNs from a local hospital setting participated.
- Participants included nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives with independent caseloads.
Main Results:
- The primary information need identified was access to current, clinical patient data.
- APNs expressed a strong desire for computer tools supporting communication.
- Enhanced functionality for documentation and billing processes was also highly valued.
Conclusions:
- Current clinical information is paramount for APNs.
- Integrated computer systems should prioritize patient data access.
- Supporting communication, documentation, and billing through technology can enhance APN practice efficiency and effectiveness.