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Advancing nursing practice through social media: a global perspective.

Jean Barry¹, Nicholas R Hardiker

¹International Council of Nurses. barry@icn.ch

Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

|October 6, 2012

Summary

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Nurses globally use social media to enhance healthcare, but must navigate risks. This review offers guidance for safe and effective social media use in nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Digital Health
Global Health

Background:

Social media is a primary global communication tool.
Nurses leverage social media to improve health practices and access to information.
The internet's reach offers potential for improved health equity.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the global use of social media in nursing.
To review the impact of social media on patients and nurses.
To discuss associated risks and provide guidance for safe practice.

Main Methods:

Global perspective review of social media in nursing.
Analysis of policy and guidance documents.
Examination of impacts and risks for healthcare consumers and nurses.

Main Results:

Successful nurse-led initiatives demonstrate social media's potential.
Social media presents both opportunities and risks for individuals and organizations.
Published guidance exists to support safe social media utilization.

Conclusions:

Social media offers significant benefits for nursing practice and health equity.
Awareness of potential risks is crucial for nurses and healthcare organizations.
Global-level implications and best practices are derived from available guidance.