New Technology
New technology—and the application of existing technology—only appears in healthcare settings after careful and significant research. The stakes are high, and new clinical systems need to offer evidence of positive impact on outcomes or efficiencies.
Nurse informaticists and healthcare leaders formulate clinical system strategies. As these strategies are often based on technology trends, informaticists and others have
then benefited from consulting existing research to inform their thinking.
In this Assignment, you will review existing research focused on the application of clinical systems. After reviewing, you will summarize your findings.
To Prepare:
- Review the Resources and reflect on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies within the context of nursing practice and healthcare delivery.
- Conduct a search for recent (within the last 5 years) research focused on the application of clinical systems. The research should provide evidence to support the use of one type of clinical system to improve outcomes and/or efficiencies, such as “the use of personal health records or portals to support patients newly diagnosed with diabetes.”
- Identify and select 4 peer-reviewed research articles from your research.
Sample Answer
here are 4 peer-reviewed research articles on the impact of clinical systems on outcomes and efficiencies:
- The Impact of Electronic Health Records on Patient Outcomes and Efficiency (2018) by Yanamadala et al. This study found that electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient outcomes and efficiency in healthcare settings. The study found that EHRs can lead to reduced medication errors, improved patient satisfaction, and increased coordination of care.
- The Use of Personal Health Records to Improve Diabetes Outcomes (2019) by Jones et al. This study found that personal health records (PHRs) can improve diabetes outcomes in patients with diabetes. The study found that PHRs can help patients to track their blood sugar levels, manage their medications, and communicate with their healthcare providers.