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Online resources for pediatric home care clinicians
Judith S Young1, Mary Theresa Stec
1Dixon School of Nursing, Abington Memorial Hospital, Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090, USA. jyoung@amh.org
Home Healthcare Nurse
|December 25, 2009
Summary
Pediatric home care clinicians can find reliable, evidence-based information on premature infant conditions through accessible websites. This resource guide helps clinicians access crucial data without needing immediate library access.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Neonatal Medicine
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Pediatric home care clinicians frequently encounter complex conditions in premature infants.
- Access to specialized medical libraries can be limited for clinicians providing home care.
- Reliable, evidence-based information is crucial for managing prematurity-related complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review useful, reliable websites for pediatric home care clinicians.
- To provide resources for managing conditions in premature infants.
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based online information.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of online resources.
- Identification of websites offering evidence-based information on neonatal conditions.
- Discussion of Health on the Net (HON) certification.
Main Results:
- Several reliable websites offer valuable, evidence-based information for managing premature infant conditions.
- Online resources can supplement traditional library access for clinicians.
- Health on the Net (HON) provides a framework for evaluating website credibility.
Conclusions:
- Accessible online resources are vital for pediatric home care clinicians managing premature infants.
- Clinicians can effectively utilize curated websites to access critical medical information.
- Understanding resources like HON aids in selecting trustworthy online medical content.
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