Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital launches the “Nursing Care Intervention” handbook on the occasion of International Nursing Day 12/5
On May 19, 2023, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital held the launch ceremony of the “Nursing Care Intervention Handbook” (NIC Vietnamese version). This activity is part of the continuous training program “Investing to develop nursing terminology according to US standards” organized by the Nursing Department in Hall 3A and online via the Zoom platform.
The ceremony aims to widely introduce the Nursing Care Intervention Handbook, targeting the training and standardized clinical practice of nursing in Vietnam by using standardized nursing-specific terminology. This is also an activity within the series of programs welcoming this year's International Nursing Day with the theme "Our Nursing – Our Future" of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.
The Nursing Care Intervention Handbook is the first Vietnamese-language document that compiles nursing care intervention categories according to international language standards, aiming at training and standardized clinical practice of nursing in Vietnam by using standardized nursing-specific terminology. The handbook consists of 2 volumes, with 550 intervention category labels translated from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 7th edition published by Elsevier.
The Nursing Care Intervention Handbook is the first Vietnamese-language document that compiles nursing care intervention categories according to international language standards. This document is very useful for nurses in particular and healthcare staff in general. The handbook consists of 2 volumes, with 550 intervention category labels translated from the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) 7th edition published by Elsevier.
There are currently many nursing terminology systems widely used worldwide, such as the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA), Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), and NIC. Among them, NIC is a standardized nursing intervention classification system using a common language, intended to describe nurses' actions in patient care uniformly, regardless of specialty scope, healthcare facility characteristics, or different patient groups.
Prof. Dr. Trương Quang Bình gave the opening remarks at the book launch ceremony.
Therefore, the editorial board of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City and the University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City have decided to select NIC for translation and produce this handbook. Not only does it provide nurses with guidance to integrate patient care into electronic medical records easily and conveniently, this handbook also supports record-keeping and information exchange among nurses in a standardized manner.
Opening remarks at the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Trương Quang Bình – Expert at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said, “Investing to develop nursing terminology according to US standards” is a training topic on the use of medical terminology for nurses to use correctly and uniformly in Vietnam and integrate internationally when using these terms. On this occasion, the launch of the Nursing Care Intervention Guide Handbook can be regarded as an important milestone in nursing education and practice. This also marks the close and friendly cooperation between the Department of Nursing – Medical Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City and the Nursing Unit of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City.
Prof. Dr. Trương Quang Bình congratulates the nursing system for having an additional product to further improve training and practice in patient care. At the same time, Prof. Dr. Trương Quang Bình also expresses his thanks to the Editorial Board, teachers, and colleagues who have jointly resolved to overcome all difficulties to achieve this result.
“At the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, the nursing team has always been a pioneering, exemplary, and dedicated force in their field. This is also clearly demonstrated by the fact that you have translated, compiled, and successfully launched the Handbook of Nursing Care Intervention. The Management Board acknowledges your determination and effort. We also hope to receive feedback from our colleagues so that future reprints will be even more refined.” - PGS TS BS. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc shared at the ceremony.
In the exchange session between the author group and the attending delegates, Associate Professor Hà Thị Kim Phượng – Head of Nursing – Nutrition – Infection Control Department, Management Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, Ministry of Health; Dr. Trần Thụy Khánh Linh – Deputy Head of Nursing – Medical Technology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City and Associate Professor ĐD. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Minh – Head of Nursing Department, University Medical and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City shared the important role and practical significance of this Handbook in practice, research, management, communication, training and evaluating care effectiveness. The authors also shared the process of translation, publication and the directions for applying the translated International Nursing Terminology catalogue in nursing practice in Vietnam.
During the exchange session between the author group and the participating delegates, Associate Professor Hà Thị Kim Phượng – Head of Nursing – Nutrition – Infection Control Department, Department of Medical Examination Management, Ministry of Health; Dr. Trần Thụy Khánh Linh – Deputy Head of the Nursing Department – Medical Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City and Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Minh – Head of the Nursing Department, University Medical Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City shared about the important role and practical significance of applying this Handbook in practice, research, management, communication, training and evaluating care effectiveness. The authors also shared the process of translation, publication, along with the directions for applying the International Nursing Terminology catalog that has been translated into nursing work in Vietnam.
At the end of the ceremony, to appreciate the contributions of the Editorial Team in the publication process of the Handbook on Nursing Care Intervention, Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc – Director of University Medical Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, congratulated and presented a letter of thanks.
“At the University Medical and Pharmacy Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City, the nursing team has always been a pioneering, exemplary, and dedicated force in its field. This is also clearly demonstrated by the fact that you have translated, compiled, and successfully launched the Nursing Care Intervention Handbook. The Board of Directors acknowledges your determination and effort. We also hope to receive feedback from our colleagues so that future reprints will be even more complete.” - Associate Professor Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc shared at the ceremony.
MSc. Hà Thị Kim Phượng on the directions for applying this handbook to nursing work in Vietnam.
MSc. Nguyễn Thị Hồng Minh shares the process of translating and publishing the handbook.
TS. Trần Thụy Khánh Linh shares the use of the Handbook for teaching and reference.
PGS TS BS. Nguyễn Hoàng Bắc congratulates and presents a thank-you letter to the Editorial Team.