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Online journals: access and support for evidence-based practice
1Cinahl Information Systems, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206, USA.
AACN Clinical Issues
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Online journals help nurses deliver evidence-based care efficiently. Critically evaluating these electronic resources is essential for ensuring quality nursing practice and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Medical Informatics
- Scholarly Communication
Background:
- Online journals offer 24/7 access to nursing research.
- Electronic formats facilitate rapid information dissemination.
- Digital platforms allow for extensive manuscript content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the utility of online journals for evidence-based nursing.
- To discuss the advantages of electronic dissemination in nursing.
- To emphasize the critical appraisal of online nursing literature.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on online journal accessibility and features.
- Analysis of publication process modifications in electronic journals.
- Discussion of critical appraisal standards for online resources.
Main Results:
- Online journals enhance accessibility and speed of information delivery for nurses.
- The electronic format supports larger, more detailed publications.
- Publication timelines can be significantly reduced.
Conclusions:
- Online journals are valuable tools for evidence-based nursing care.
- The critical evaluation of online nursing journals is paramount.
- Rigorous appraisal ensures the quality of evidence used in practice.