
CHAPTER 7
Objectives
Developing Standardized
Terminologies to Support
Nursing Practice
Nicholas Hardiker
1. Explore the need for consistent terminology in
nursing.
2. Describe the different approaches to terminology
development.
3. Assess initiatives seeking to exploit commonalities
among terminologies and to ensure appropriate im-
plementation and consistent use.
INTRODUCTION
Agreement on the consistent use of a term, such as “impaired physi-
cal mobility,” allows that term to be used for a number of purposes: to
provide continuity of care from care provider to care provider, to en-
sure care quality by facilitating comparisons between care providers,
or to ...