The use of information technology in the provision of nursing services whenever physical distance exists between patient and nurse, or between any number of nurses is called:

Appeared in: AIIMS Raipur NO - 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

Telenursing is the correct term as it specifically describes the use of telecommunications technology to provide nursing care when a physical distance exists between the nurse and the patient.
It is considered a component of the broader field of telemedicine and telehealth.
Key applications of telenursing include home care for chronic conditions, remote patient monitoring, telephone triage, and virtual consultations.
The primary goal is to enhance patient care, improve access to healthcare (especially in remote areas), and manage health conditions more efficiently.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: Nursing informatics is a broader specialty focused on the management of data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. While it provides the foundation for telenursing, it is not the term for remote care delivery itself.
Option B: E-nursing is a very general and broad term that encompasses any use of electronic technology in nursing, including electronic health records, online education, and telenursing. Telenursing is a more specific term for the practice described.
Option D: Telephone triage is a specific type or application of telenursing. It is limited to assessing a patient's symptoms over the phone to determine the urgency and appropriate level of care. It does not cover all aspects of providing nursing services at a distance.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Use the key finding related to Definitions in Digital Health and Nursing Informatics to guide bedside assessment, documentation, and the next nursing action.
Telenursing has become a critical component of modern healthcare, expanding access to care for patients in rural or underserved areas and for those with mobility issues.
It is essential for managing chronic diseases, allowing for continuous monitoring and timely interventions, which can reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes.
During public health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic, telenursing allows for the safe delivery of care, reducing the risk of infection for both patients and healthcare providers.

How to Approach the Question

First, analyze the question stem to identify the key defining phrases. The core components are: 1) 'information technology', 2) 'nursing services', and 3) 'physical distance'.
Next, evaluate each option against these three components.
Option A, 'Nursing informatics', is about data management, not just remote care.
Option B, 'E-nursing', is too broad and less specific than other options.
Option C, 'Telenursing', perfectly matches all three components of the definition provided in the question.
Option D, 'Telephone triage', is a specific example of telenursing, making it too narrow to be the correct answer for the general definition.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Definitions in Digital Health and Nursing Informatics
Stem keywords: information technology, nursing services, physical distance
Lead-in keywords: is called
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

Q0HnSgEItneHSEqVzcrZMy

Reference Book

E6 Nursing_Management_and_leadership_Johny_Kutty_JosephCbs_Publishers (pp 16-364 of 374) p. 249-251

E6 Principles and Practice of NURSING Management Leadership for BSc Nursing 3rd Edi Jogindra Vati — Subpart B (pp 340-678 of 1017) pp. 334-336, 337-338

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