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Globalization and advances in information and communication technologies: the impact on nursing and health. Nurs Outlook 2008;56(5):238-246.e2

Date

10/17/2008

Pubmed ID

18922277

Pubmed Central ID

PMC7094579

DOI

10.1016/j.outlook.2008.06.009

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-52049114947 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   52 Citations

Abstract

Globalization and information and communication technology (ICT) continue to change us and the world we live in. Nursing stands at an opportunity intersection where challenging global health issues, an international workforce shortage, and massive growth of ICT combine to create a very unique space for nursing leadership and nursing intervention. Learning from prior successes in the field can assist nurse leaders in planning and advancing strategies for global health using ICT. Attention to lessons learned will assist in combating the technological apartheid that is already present in many areas of the globe and will highlight opportunities for innovative applications in health. ICT has opened new channels of communication, creating the beginnings of a global information society that will facilitate access to isolated areas where health needs are extreme and where nursing can contribute significantly to the achievement of "Health for All." The purpose of this article is to discuss the relationships between globalization, health, and ICT, and to illuminate opportunities for nursing in this flattening and increasingly interconnected world.

Author List

Abbott PA, Coenen A

Author

Amy Coenen PhD Professor in the Nursing department at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Communications Media
Cooperative Behavior
Education, Nursing
Forecasting
Global Health
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Information Systems
International Educational Exchange
Leadership
Medical Records Systems, Computerized
Nurse's Role
Nursing Informatics
Nursing Records
Nursing Research
Organizational Objectives
Telenursing
World Health Organization