NURS FPX 6414 Assessment 3 Tool Kit for Bioinformatics

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Capella university

NURS-FPX 6414 Advancing Health Care Through Data Mining

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Executive Summary

Technology continues to transform the healthcare landscape, with bioinformatics emerging as a central tool in enhancing care quality and efficiency. This interdisciplinary field combines biology, data science, and information technology to support clinical decision-making and policy development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, bioinformatics proved invaluable for evaluating large volumes of patient data to understand infection trends and transmission patterns. The ability to analyze complex datasets helped identify high-risk groups, particularly patients with coexisting chronic illnesses, enabling clinicians to prioritize care and intervention strategies more effectively (Meng et al., 2020). This evolution in data utilization marks a critical shift in how healthcare systems approach both epidemic management and routine clinical care.

NURS FPX 6414 Assessment 3 Tool Kit for Bioinformatics

Recent innovations in digital health systems have improved patient care through the introduction of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools and Best Practice Advisory (BPA) alerts. These technologies, integrated within Electronic Health Records (EHRs), enhance real-time decision-making by issuing automatic alerts to healthcare providers. For instance, BPA pop-ups prompt providers about overdue screenings or medication conflicts, thus supporting adherence to clinical guidelines. By doing so, these systems help in maintaining treatment consistency, decreasing hospital readmissions, and promoting preventative care strategies. Furthermore, EHR integration ensures that all relevant patient data is readily accessible, enhancing the provider’s ability to deliver timely and accurate care (Baumgart, 2020). As the healthcare environment grows more complex, these digital tools offer a streamlined approach to improving clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

Summary Table: Bioinformatics and Technological Applications in Healthcare

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Baumgart, D. C. (2020). Digital advantage in the COVID-19 response: Perspective from Canada’s largest integrated digitalized healthcare system. NPJ Digital Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-020-00326-y

NURS FPX 6414 Assessment 3 Tool Kit for Bioinformatics

Meng, L., Dong, D., Li, L., Niu, M., Bai, Y., Wang, M., Qiu, X., Zha, Y., & Tian, J. (2020). A deep learning prognosis model help alert for COVID-19 patients at high-risk of death: A multi-center study. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 24(12), 3576–3584. https://doi.org/10.1109/JBHI.2020.3034296