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Using the Internet for patient education.

B A Brooks1

  • 1Brooks Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA. brooksbe@worldnet.att.net

Orthopedic Nursing
|May 25, 2002
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Nurses can leverage the internet for patient education, but require new skills to navigate the abundance of health information. This article offers guidelines for effectively using online resources while considering quality and accreditation standards.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Education
  • Digital Health Literacy

Background:

  • The internet offers vast health information for patients and families.
  • Commercial health websites provide content, commerce, connectivity, and increasingly, communication.
  • Concerns exist regarding the quality and quantity of online patient education materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of internet-based patient education.
  • To examine the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Patient and Family Education Standards.
  • To provide guidelines for nurses using internet resources for patient education.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on internet patient education.
  • Analysis of JCAHO Patient and Family Education Standards.

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  • Development of practical guidelines for nurses.

    • Main Results:

    • The internet has evolved as a significant source of health information.
    • Nurses need specific skills to effectively utilize online patient education resources.
    • Guidelines are proposed to help nurses integrate internet resources.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses can enhance patient education using the internet.
    • Developing new competencies is crucial for nurses in the digital age.
    • Adherence to quality standards ensures effective online patient education.