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Connie White Delaney,Charlotte A. Weaver,JoyceSensmeier,Lisiane Pruinelli,Patrick Weber,Deborah Trautman,Kedar Mate,Howard Catton

Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century - Embracing a Digital World, Book 1: Realizing Digital Health - Bold Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing

Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century - Embracing a Digital World, Book 1: Realizing Digital Health - Bold Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing

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The emergence of digital health has become palpable in the past decade, with a focus on capturing the current state, ethical considerations, information management, and teamwork. This book provides a succinct overview of digital technologies, the current state in the USA and globally, and highlights the core foundation and integration of informatics and information management. It stimulates thought and actions to advance digital health within a full partnership among the people, organizations, systems, and global imperatives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


In recent years, the advent of digital health has become increasingly tangible, propelled by factors such as the pandemic, social justice movements, and the urgent need for planetary health. Realizing Digital Health – Bold Challenges and Opportunities for Nursing delves into this transformative journey, with a particular focus on capturing the current state of digital health.

The book begins with an introductory chapter that provides a comprehensive overview of digital health, encompassing new technologies, opportunities, and challenges. It then explores the ethical considerations inherent in this realm, emphasizing the importance of responsible and ethical practices.

To provide a comprehensive perspective, the book includes a current state synopsis of healthcare in the USA, with specific implications for nursing leaders and executives. It also highlights the engagement of patients, families, and communities in partnership to enhance health outcomes.

Information management and the necessary definition and access to data are discussed in detail, with a particular emphasis on the role of information management in operational decision-making. The challenges and learnings related to informatics drawn from the experiences of leaders in large health systems shed light on the current state of informatics-enabled digital health and healthcare.

A global example of the integration of technology, nursing, and health systems is presented, expanding our understanding of the current state and exploring possibilities for the future.

The book concludes with a commitment to teamwork and the integral role/functions within informatics, nursing, and healthcare. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, and shared knowledge in driving innovation and improving patient care.

Overall, Realizing Digital Health is a valuable resource for nurses, healthcare professionals, and policymakers seeking to navigate the complexities and opportunities of digital health. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.


Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367516888
Edition number: 3 ed

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