Connie W Delaney

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Connie W. Delaney is a pioneering figure in nursing informatics and integrative health, whose work bridges the gap between data science and patient-centered care. Her research focuses on leveraging informatics and artificial intelligence to transform nursing practice, particularly in the adoption of integrative health (IH) therapies—such as mindfulness and acupuncture—to manage chronic conditions. In her highly cited 2020 scoping review, Delaney systematically examined how informatics and AI can overcome persistent barriers that prevent nurses from integrating IH therapies into clinical settings, proposing frameworks to embed these approaches into electronic health records and decision-support tools. This work, which has garnered 9 citations, underscores her commitment to empowering nurses with technology-driven solutions that enhance holistic care. Beyond this, Delaney’s broader contributions include advancing nursing terminology standards and health data interoperability, shaping how patient information is captured and used to improve outcomes. Her leadership in national informatics initiatives and her role as a dean and professor have cemented her as a visionary, inspiring researchers to explore the intersection of AI, nursing, and integrative health for more compassionate, evidence-based practice.