In healthcare settings, the integration of information and communication technologies plays a crucial role in enhancing the value and quality of care. These technologies help improve patient care by facilitating efficient communication, educating patients and staff about new services and devices, and enhancing patient safety (Sittig and Singh, 2015). Nurses are at the forefront of utilizing technology in healthcare, and recent advancements in clinical systems have been strategically implemented to support healthcare leaders in delivering high-quality care. This paper aims to explore the impact of various dimensions of technology on improving the outcomes of patient care.
One study investigated the modification of a sufficient portal system with electronic health records (EHRs) to enhance patient care outcomes. Information technology enables providers to streamline communication, improve efficiency, and address complexities within clinical systems. It facilitates tasks such as maintaining medical records, discharge processes, evaluation, and patient attendance. Maternity and mental health are particularly crucial areas where information systems have been implemented to ensure accurate information and support patient care even during shift transitions. By providing comprehensive notes, quality monitoring, tracking, and communication with all relevant providers, these systems help eliminate errors and improve the effectiveness of outcomes (McCormic & Saba, 2015).
NURS 6051 Week 8 The Effectiveness of Clinical Systems and Outcomes in Improving Patient Care
Another article explores the impact of technology on patient care, specifically focusing on communication challenges and the use of telemedicine. Technological restrictions and being monitored at home can sometimes make individuals feel less in control, potentially compromising patient satisfaction and clinical benefits. Traditional care involving direct communication between primary care providers and patients may be shifted towards telemedicine, which requires patients to take more responsibility. It is essential to consider the impact on cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction when implementing these technologies (McCormic & Saba, 2015).
Electronic health records play a crucial role in managing chronic diseases and supporting evidence-based practice. Health professionals rely on electronic health records in combination with patient records to improve patient outcomes. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, can benefit significantly from these clinical systems, helping prevent negative outcomes (Kruse et al., 2015).
Clinical systems continue to evolve, and one example is the design of a web-based application that supports the care of children. This application improves the monitoring of clinical outcomes, provides nurses with essential information to enhance efficiency, and keeps them updated on current medication information. The “care link” project enables nurses to monitor infants throughout the care process, while families gain access to web resources for better understanding and support (Swallow et al., 2014).
NURS 6051 Week 8 The Effectiveness of Clinical Systems and Outcomes in Improving Patient Care
Monitoring patient care using electronic health records and clinical systems has demonstrated improvements in nurse performance. The flexibility of electronic health records facilitates change management and personalization of the system, resulting in improved patient outcomes (Amanda Hessels, 2015).
In conclusion, information technology plays a crucial role in driving and improving the quality of healthcare. The reviewed articles highlight the pivotal role of information systems in clinical care, emphasizing the connection between health leaders, patients, and computer technology. Nurses, in particular, have a significant role in implementing and utilizing information technology applications to provide high-quality care. These systems make the practice of delivering quality care easier and more efficient (Amanda Hessels, 2015).
The Effectiveness of Clinical Systems and Outcomes in Improving Patient Care
In healthcare settings, the integration of information and communication technologies plays a crucial role in enhancing the value and quality of care. These technologies help improve patient care by facilitating efficient communication, educating patients and staff about new services and devices, and enhancing patient safety (Sittig and Singh, 2015). Nurses are at the forefront of utilizing technology in healthcare, and recent advancements in clinical systems have been strategically implemented to support healthcare leaders in delivering high-quality care. This paper aims to explore the impact of various dimensions of technology on improving the outcomes of patient care.
One study investigated the modification of a sufficient portal system with electronic health records (EHRs) to enhance patient care outcomes. Information technology enables providers to streamline communication, improve efficiency, and address complexities within clinical systems. It facilitates tasks such as maintaining medical records, discharge processes, evaluation, and patient attendance. Maternity and mental health are particularly crucial areas where information systems have been implemented to ensure accurate information and support patient care even during shift transitions. By providing comprehensive notes, quality monitoring, tracking, and communication with all relevant providers, these systems help eliminate errors and improve the effectiveness of outcomes (McCormic & Saba, 2015).
NURS 6051 Week 8 The Effectiveness of Clinical Systems and Outcomes in Improving Patient Care
Another article explores the impact of technology on patient care, specifically focusing on communication challenges and the use of telemedicine. Technological restrictions and being monitored at home can sometimes make individuals feel less in control, potentially compromising patient satisfaction and clinical benefits. Traditional care involving direct communication between primary care providers and patients may be shifted towards telemedicine, which requires patients to take more responsibility. It is essential to consider the impact on cost-effectiveness and patient satisfaction when implementing these technologies (McCormic & Saba, 2015).
Electronic health records play a crucial role in managing chronic diseases and supporting evidence-based practice. Health professionals rely on electronic health records in combination with patient records to improve patient outcomes. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, can benefit significantly from these clinical systems, helping prevent negative outcomes (Kruse et al., 2015).
NURS 6051 Week 8 The Effectiveness of Clinical Systems and Outcomes in Improving Patient Care
Clinical systems continue to evolve, and one example is the design of a web-based application that supports the care of children. This application improves the monitoring of clinical outcomes, provides nurses with essential information to enhance efficiency, and keeps them updated on current medication information. The “care link” project enables nurses to monitor infants throughout the care process, while families gain access to web resources for better understanding and support (Swallow et al., 2014).
Monitoring patient care using electronic health records and clinical systems has demonstrated improvements in nurse performance. The flexibility of electronic health records facilitates change management and personalization of the system, resulting in improved patient outcomes (Amanda Hessels, 2015).
In conclusion, information technology plays a crucial role in driving and improving the quality of healthcare. The reviewed articles highlight the pivotal role of information systems in clinical care, emphasizing the connection between health leaders, patients, and computer technology. Nurses, in particular, have a significant role in implementing and utilizing information technology applications to provide high-quality care. These systems make the practice of delivering quality care easier and more efficient (Amanda Hessels, 2015).
