RT journal article
T1 Enhancing nursing care through technology and standardized nursing language: The TEC-MED multilingual platform
A1 Porcel-Gálvez, Ana María
A1 Lima-Serrano, Marta
A1 Allande Cussó, Regina
A1 Costanzo-Talarico, Maria-Giulia
A1 Mateos García, María-Dolores
A1 Bueno-Ferrán, Mercedes
A1 Fernández García, Elena
A1 D’Agostino, Fabio
A1 Romero Sánchez, José Manuel
A2 Enfermería y Fisioterapia
K1 digital health
K1 elderly
K1 health equity
K1 nursing diagnosis
K1 standardized nursing language
K1 taxonomy
AB Purpose: This study describes the design, integration, and semantic interoperability process of a minimum data set using standardized nursing language in the caring module of the TEC-MED care platform. Methods: The caring module was developed in three phases (2020–2022): platform concept, functional design and construction, and testing and evaluation. Phases involved collaboration among academics, information technology developers, and social/healthcare professionals. Nursing taxonomies (NANDA-I, NOC, NIC) were integrated to support the nursing process. The platform was piloted in six Mediterranean countries. Findings: The final platform features an assessment module with eight dimensions for data collection on older adults and their caregivers. A clinical decision support system links assessment data with nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions. The platform is available in six languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, and Arabic). Usability testing identified the need for improved Arabic language support. Conclusions: The TEC-MED platform is a pioneering tool using standardized nursing language to improve care for older adults in the Mediterranean. The platform's multilingualism promotes accessibility. Limitations include offline use and mobile app functionality. Pilot testing is underway to evaluate effectiveness and facilitate cross-cultural validation of nursing taxonomies. Implications for nursing practice: The TEC-MED platform offers standardized nursing care for older adults across the Mediterranean, promoting consistent communication and evidence-based practice. This approach has the potential to improve care quality and accessibility for a vulnerable population.
PB John Wiley and Sons Inc
SN 2047-3095
YR 2024
FD 2024
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35676
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/35676
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-nov-2026