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Clinical nurse specialists in a Web-based practice environment.
Brenda Peters-Watral1, Simone Stenekes, Suzanne Wowchuk
1Canadian Virtual Hospice and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Palliative Care Program, Manitoba.
The Canadian Nurse
|February 22, 2008
Summary
Clinical nurse specialists provide advanced palliative care consultations via the Canadian Virtual Hospice (CVH) website. They navigate online communication challenges to share vital end-of-life care information across Canada.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Telehealth
Background:
- Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) at the Canadian Virtual Hospice (CVH) offer advanced practice palliative care.
- They face unique challenges in online communication for disseminating health information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe how advanced practice elements are utilized in a web-based palliative care delivery model.
- To highlight the role of CNSs in online patient and professional education.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the operational model of CNSs within the CVH website.
- Describes the application of advanced practice skills in a virtual setting.
Main Results:
- CNSs leverage communication, evidence-based research, and system knowledge to answer queries.
- The CVH website facilitates access to palliative care expertise nationwide.
Conclusions:
- Advanced practice in palliative care can be effectively delivered through a virtual, web-based model.
- Online platforms are crucial for expanding access to specialized nursing consultations.
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