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The Internet in oncology nursing
Objectives:
To explore the implications of the internet for oncology nursing practice, education, and research.
Data Sources:
Published articles, texts, research studies, review articles, and online documents pertaining to the internet.
Conclusions:
The internet has influenced nearly every aspect of society. As the worldwide communications infrastructure strengthens, access devices become affordable, and more countries contribute content in their native language, this technology becomes a truly global phenomenon. This affords oncology nursing a voice that extends beyond the community support group to millions of internet users.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Internet access, quality of information, and privacy of data transmitted are among the greatest challenges that face oncology nurses who integrate this technology into practice.