The primary focus is on the collection, storage, retrieval, communication and optimal use of biomedical and health related data, information and knowledge assisted by computing, telecommunication, and information technologies as well as mathematical and statistical methods for the purposes of problem solving, decision making and assuring a high quality of health care. The discipline also encompasses people and organisational aspects that facilitate the adoption and successful use of health information systems.
Nursing informatics is a component of health informatics.
It concerns itself with the application of these technologies and methods to support all aspects of nursing practice.