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Online journals: access and support for evidence-based practice.

D S Pravikoff1, N E Donaldson

  • 1Cinahl Information Systems, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale, CA 91206, USA.

AACN Clinical Issues
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
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.

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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.

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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.