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Nurses attitudes towards the informed patient.

Sivia Barnoy1, Diana Volfin-Pruss, Malka Ehrenfeld

  • 1Nursing Department, School of Health Professions, Tel Aviv University, Israel. sivia@post.tau.ac.il

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 14, 2009
PubMed
Summary
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Nurses generally have positive attitudes towards "informed patients" who use the Internet for health information. Prior experience, professional self-esteem, and Internet use positively influence these attitudes, highlighting the need for nurse training.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Studies
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • The Internet is a primary source for health information, leading to a rise in informed patients.
  • Patients increasingly bring online health information to clinical encounters with healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of nurse encounters with informed patients.
  • To assess nurses' attitudes towards informed patients.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' attitudes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted with 110 nurses in Israel.
  • Data collected included nurses' attitudes, professional self-esteem, and Internet usage.
  • Surveys measured attitudes towards patients presenting Internet-sourced medical information.

Main Results:

  • Most nurses reported positive attitudes toward patients who utilized the Internet for medical information.
  • Nurses with previous experience with informed patients demonstrated more positive attitudes.
  • Higher professional self-esteem and greater Internet use correlated with more favorable attitudes.

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the need for enhanced nurse training in Internet literacy.
  • Preparing nurses for interactions with informed patients is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
  • Equipping nurses with digital literacy skills can improve patient-provider communication.