ConceptIntroductory
What are the four building blocks of nursing informatics mentioned in this chapter?
The four building blocks, also called the four sciences of nursing informatics, are nursing science, information science, computer science, and cognitive science.
As described in the chapter, nursing informatics is the synthesis of these four sciences for managing and enhancing healthcare data, information, knowledge, and wisdom to improve patient care and the nursing profession. They are referred to as the four building blocks of nursing informatics.
Key points
- Nursing informatics is built on four sciences/silos.
- The four building blocks are nursing science, information science, computer science, and cognitive science.
- These sciences are synthesized for managing and enhancing healthcare data and information.
Source:Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge· History and Evolution of Nursing Informatics· p. 290
Nursing Informatics and the Foundation of Knowledge
McGonigle, Dee; Mastrian, Kathleen; & Kathleen Mastrian
Fourth edition · Jones & Bartlett Learning