title: Nursing theory as a base for a computerized nursing information system.
abstract: This article illustrates how nursing theory can be used in a computerized nursing information system (CNIS). Before development of such a system can begin, data relationships must be specified so that: (a) the relationships are specific enough to support a computerized relational base and (b) the resultant information can support nursing science. Both goals were achieved through three interrelated processes: (a) validation of a practice model based on Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory, (b) classification of clinical data into theory-related categories, and (c) establishment of data relationships to yield meaningful information.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bliss-Holtz
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McLaughlin
mesh_terms: D016208:Databases, Factual / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D009742:Nursing Theory; D012648:Self Care