Informatics - science and art of turning data into information
what concepts/sciences does informatics apply (3) - computer science
cognitive science
information science
What does computer science study - the theory of underpinning information and
computation and their implementation in computer systems
Facets of computer science (4) - hardware
software
communication
solutions to related problems
What does cognitive science study - how the human mind works from an information
processing perspective
What does information science study - retrieval and management of information and
human-computer interaction
What are the 2 levels of NI practice - generalist
informatics-nurse specialists
Generalist in NI practice - experience in the field and knowledgeable but not educated
at graduate level
Informatics Nurse Specialist - More sophisticated level of understanding and skills-
graduate level training
Innovator
Conducts informatics research and generates informatics theory
Does every healthcare setting have an informatics nurse or an informatics nurse
specialist? - No, but every setting requires at least a basic level of nursing-informatics
competencies
what is knowledge work - collecting data, turning it into information and creating
knowledge/wisdom
Why is nursing informatics important - because nurses are knowledge workers (taking
data and turning it into information and knowledge)
, How can technology aid knowledge work - helps to:
collect data
see trends
process information
create kowledge
According to QSEN is informatics a key skill for optimal patient care - Yes
How do standard terminologies contribute to the development of knowledge - ensure all
professionals share the same understanding/meaning of a concept
clarifies communication
facilitates research
provides structure for support tools and EHRs
In regards to the foundation of knowledge model, what do standard terminologies
support - knowledge acquisition
dissemination
generation
processing
standard terminology - structured/controlled
what is knowledge according to the text - awareness that information can be used to
make a decision
the external process of testing, sensing and interacting is used to describe - knowledge
the internal process of thinking or cognition is used to describe - knowledge
knowledge that is translated into action is - wisdom
sometimes considered the highest form of common sense is ....... - knowledge
application of knowledge in a practical way is ..... - wisdom
_________________ is a building block of knowledge - information
knowledge must be viable --- what does that mean - must be accessible, timely, and
accurate
what are the 4 parts of the foundation of knowledge model - knowledge acquisition,
dissemination, generation, and processing
what is knowledge acquisition - getting knowledge
what is knowledge dissemination - giving or distributing knowledge
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