INFORMATICS
THEORY
NCM 110
PREPARED BY:
YLAGAN, JOYCE ERICA G.
BSN 2-1
KEY TOPICS
NURSING INFORMATICS:
MODELS
THEORIES
FRAMEWORK
NURSING INFORMATICS
Informatics is a science that combines a domain
science, computer science, information science,
and cognitive science. Thus, it is a
multidisciplinary science drawing from varied
theories and knowledge applications.
Informatics theory builds not just on information
theory, but uses concepts from change theories,
systems theory, chaos theory, cognitive theory,
and sociotechnical theory.
Models, Theories, and Framework
A. Models
1. GRAVES AND CORCORAN'S MODEL (1989)
Nursing informatics as the linear progression -
from data into information and knowledge.
(Data, information and knowledge in sequential
boxes with one-way arrows pointing from data to
information to knowledge.
Management processing is integrated within each elements, depicting nursing informatics
as the proper management of knowledge, from data as it is converted into information and
knowledge.
Models, Theories, and Framework
2. SCHIWIRIAN’S MODEL (1986)
Nursing informatics involves identification of information
needs, resolution of the needs, and attainment of nursing
goals/objectives.
Patricia Schwirian proposed a model intended to
stimulate and guide systematic research in nursing
informatics, model/framework that enables identification
of significant information needs, that can foster research
(somewhat similar to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs).
Models, Theories, and Framework
3. TURLEY’S MODEL (1996)
Nursing informatics is the intersection between the discipline-
specific science (nursing) and the area of informatics.
In this model, there are 3 core components of informatics, namely
Cognitive science, Information science, and Computer science.
4. DATA-INFORMATION-KNOWLEDGE MODEL
Nursing Informatics is a specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science and
information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom
into nursing practice (ANA). Nursing informatics is an evolving, dynamic process involving
the conversion of data into information, and subsequently knowledge.
Models, Theories, and Framework
5. BENNER’S LEVEL OF EXPERTISE MODEL every nurse must be able to continuously exhibit
the capability to acquire skills (computer literacy skills parallel with nursing knowledge), and
then demonstrate specific skills beginning with the very first student experience.
Novice – individuals with no experience of situations and related content in those situations
where they are expected to perform tasks.
Advanced Beginner – marginally demonstrate acceptable performance having built on
lessons learned in their expanding experience base; needs supervision.
Competent – enhanced mastery and the ability to cope with and manage many
contingencies.
Proficient – evolution through continuous practice of skills, combined with professional
experience and knowledge; individual who appreciates standards of practice as they apply in
nursing informatics.
Expert – individual with mastery of the concept and capacity to intuitively understand the
situation and immediately target the problem with minimal effort or problem solving.
Models, Theories, and Framework
B. Theories
Nursing informatics theory (Information theory)
Quantifies the expected amounts of total and redundant information contained in a given
clinical data type, and as such has the potential to inform clinicians on how to manage
the vast volumes of data they are required to analyze in their daily practice.
Systems theory
looks at interacting parts within boundaries, and can be seen with the use of technology
and the body systems of patients.
Models, Theories, and Framework
B. Theories
Change theory
Whenever driving forces are stronger than restraining forces, the status or equilibrium
will change. Successful change is achieved by either strengthening the driving forces or
weakening the restraining forces.
Sociotechnical theory and social informatics
The overall focus is the impact of technology implementation on an organization.
Chaos theory
Addresses an entire structure without reducing it to the elemental parts. This makes it useful
with complex systems such as information systems.
Models, Theories, and Framework
B. Theories
Usability theory
It uses information from both cognitive science and sociotechnical theories.it involves the
ease f use, users' satisfaction that they have achieved their goals, and the aesthetics of
the technology.
Learning theories
Learning theories are important in informatics as well as in all nursing endeavors. Users
must be taught to use a system, and use of these theories can decrease the time for training
as well as the time for learning.
Thank you
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Essentials of Nursing Informatics, 7th Edition
