The Application Of Health Informatics In Improving Nursing Workflow And Patient Outcomes

Abstract

Health informatics and nursing informatics focus on leveraging information technologies to optimize clinical workflows, care coordination, decision support, patient engagement, accuracy, and overall quality and safety. Electronic health records are a foundational informatics tool that can enhance nursing productivity and communication when thoughtfully implemented. Emerging solutions like telehealth, mobile apps, aut[1]omation, and artificial intelligence also have potential to transform care delivery. However, realizing benefits requires addressing nurse technology literacy gaps and change management challenges. Informatics can significantly improve efficiency, coordination, reasoning, activation, and safety, but only with proper training, optimization, and nurse input into design. More research and advocacy is needed on informatics applications that truly support patient-centered nursing practice.