Transforming Care Through Clinical Nursing Information Systems and Standardized Nursing Terminologies: Optimizing Data-Driven Care in Hospital and Community Settings
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Nursing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 190
Special Issue Editors
Interests: complexity of care; nursing minimum data set; standardized nursing terminologies; clinical nursing information systems; clinical decision support systems; nursing care delivery models; health literacy
Interests: complexity of care; nursing minimum data set; standardized nursing terminologies; clinical nursing information systems; clinical decision support systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The digital transformation in healthcare is reshaping nursing practice, with Clinical Nursing Information Systems (CNISs) and Standardized Nursing Terminologies (SNTs) emerging as essential tools for optimizing patient-centered care in both hospital and community settings. CNISs provide structured data that support nurses in planning, documenting, and assessing care with enhanced precision, while SNTs enable standardized, clear communication across healthcare teams, promoting interoperability.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled "Transforming Care Through Clinical Nursing Information Systems and Standardized Nursing Terminologies: Optimizing Data-Driven Care in Hospital and Community Settings." This Special Issue will publish original studies and reviews that examine the application and impact of CNISs and SNTs on clinical practice, including their effects on care quality, patient outcomes, and data-driven decision-making.
We welcome contributions that explore innovative uses of CNIS and SNTs in clinical settings. Topics may include how CNIS and SNTs data support resource allocation, policy-making, and strategic planning. This collection will serve as a resource for healthcare organizations looking to integrate digital tools and standardize care processes for improved patient outcomes.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Real-World Applications of CNIS and SNTs: Examining practical applications of CNIS and SNTs across hospital and community care settings, focusing on specific patient population characteristics, and evaluating their impact on clinical outcomes, workflow efficiency, and quality of care;
- Enhancing Care Quality Through SNTs: Investigating the role of SNTs in standardizing communication, promoting patient safety, and elevating the overall quality of care within and across healthcare environments;
- Data-Driven Decision-Making in Nursing Practice: Exploring how CNIS-derived data inform evidence-based decision-making, resource allocation, and policy development, ultimately optimizing nursing practices and organizational strategies;
- Advancing Continuity of Care: Innovative uses of CNIS and SNTs that enable seamless transitions between hospital and community care, supporting integrated management of care;
- Interoperability and Integration Across Systems: Studies on the effectiveness of CNIS and SNTs in achieving interoperability across healthcare systems, promoting consistent data exchange, and facilitating collaboration among diverse healthcare teams.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Antonello Cocchieri
Dr. Manuele Cesare
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- clinical nursing information systems
- standardized nursing terminologies
- nursing informatics
- nursing documentation
- healthcare digitalization
- interoperability in healthcare
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