What is a priority for research in nursing informatics?
1. Cost-effectiveness of advanced practice nursing
2. Patient satisfaction
3. Disease state outcomes
4. Putting technology into practice and system evaluation
Correct Answer: 4
Brennan et al. (1998) identified 10 priorities for research in the area of nursing informatics. They are; putting technology into practice, system evaluation, standardized language/vocabularies, technology development, database issues, patient use of information technologies, use of telecommunications technology for nursing practice, information needs, nursing intervention innovations, and professional practice issues. Cost-effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and disease state outcomes are not covered in this list of priorities.
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