Inconsistent, incomplete reporting of computer applications in nursing is a barrier to building a knowledge base in the field. Progress in building this knowledge base might be accelerated if system developers could use the available literature to build upon work previously done and to profit from lessons already learned. This article presents guidelines for developing articles and reports on computer applications in nursing. Important topics include statement of the problem, proposed solution, description of the system, system impact, relationship to previous work, problems encountered, lessons learned, professional issues, transferability, and future plans. A checklist is provided. The authors welcome comments on these guidelines.

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Management information systems for public health nursing services.

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Taming the computer jungle of NISs.

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The computer in public health: today and tomorrow.

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Why the home health care classification is a recognized nursing nomenclature.

The Home Health Care Classification (HHCC) is a standardized nomenclature designed for home health and/or ambulatory care. The HHCC was developed not only to code, index, and classify care, but also to document and track the nursing care process over time, and across settings and geographic locations. Five major reasons why the HHCC nomenclature should be used in computer-based home health and ambulatory care systems are discussed. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages and demonstrate why it is the preferred nursing classification vocabulary available today.

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