Genomics – Getting the Right Data
Genomics testing can help to determine not only your lineage but what health factors of which to be aware now and as you age. Explore some of the basics of genomics, the roles and impact of these new data, and the implications for precision health.
Examining the Characteristics of Health-Related Gaming Interventions Among Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Scoping Review
Health related gaming is an alternative medium for the delivery of patient education materials. To date, these types of interventions have been used throughout the healthcare environment, however no extensive review has been conducted to determine the characteristics of these interventions. The a...
Electronic Patient Portals: Patient and Provider Perceptions
An electronic patient portal is a potentially powerful tool to facilitate self-management support for patients with multiple chronic conditions; however, patients are not taking advantage of this resource.
Could the Internet of Things Be Used to Enhance Student Nurses’ Experiences in a Disaster Simulation?
Schools of nursing recognized the need to prepare future nurses to care for victims, and function as part of the interprofessional team for all stages of disasters. Simulation has been one means to do this, with many schools investing much time and energy to create extensive disaster simulations....
Connected Health – It’s Personal
Learn why connected health is a hot topic of conversation in this blog post from HIMSS connected health subject matter expert, John Sharp.
Increase Vaccination Rates: Adopt a Common Framework for Digital Immunization Data
"With the HIMSS IIP interface, we’re able to get a more comprehensive amount of data for each and every vaccination."
Seamless Exchange of Immunization Data: A Population Health Priority
Health IT plays an important role in streamlining the workflows that enable clinicians to deliver the most up-to-date care, while also helping prevent the spread of disease.
Healthcare Virtual Reality: The Social App
While virtual reality for pain management and training are compelling, our guest writer shares why social virtual reality—especially in this time of social distance—is the most exciting application for healthcare VR.
Bringing Care Delivery Back to the Home
Healthbox recently examined the substantial increase in outpatient healthcare delivery over the last two decades and predicted an even more significant shift outside of traditional care settings.
HIMSS Certifications: What You Need to Know
In a field experiencing such vast change, it’s important to possess a standard body of knowledge and an up-to-date skill set. HIMSS certifications show you’re well informed and well prepared for what’s ahead in your career.
A Nursing Informatics Research Career in the Making—Personal Reflections and Insights
Georgsson, M. (July, 2018). A nursing informatics research career in the making – personal reflections and insights Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22(2).
Telemedicine Delivery for Urban Seniors with Low Computer Literacy: A Pilot Study
Bagchi, A., Melamed, B., Yeniyurt, S., Holzemer, W. & Reyes, D. (July, 2018). Telemedicine delivery for urban seniors with low computer literacy: A pilot study. Online Journal of Nursing Informatics (OJNI), 22 (2).