Nursing Informatics Framework
Nursing Informatics Framework
Information Science
- Study of processes for storing and
retrieving information, especially scientific
or technical information.
Computer Science
- Study of the principles and use of 3. Schwirian
computers (technology). - Guide systematic research in discipline;
provides a framework for identifying
Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom significant information.
Model (DIKW Model)
- Provides a theoretical framework for
defining the scope of practice for nursing
informatics.
Student Notes:
● It is important for nurses to have critical
judgment, wisdom, and competency when
Theories Supporting Nursing Informatics deciding their priorities and applying
nursing interventions in patient care.
A. Nursing Theories ● They use nonverbal communication when
- Grand nursing theories exchanging data and information.
- Middle range nursing theories ● The information system is not limited to
patient care.
B. Novice to Expert (Dreyfus & Dreyfus, 1998) ● The CIS model is the central core of
- 5 stages; novice, advanced beginner, nursing informatics.
competent, proficient, and expert. ● In the Schwirian model, nurses share a
common goal of achieving positive health
outcomes. They devised a plan of care
NURSING INFORMATICS THEORIES, MODELS, & FRAMEWORKS