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1Lecturer-Practitioner in Cancer and Palliative Care, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|April 28, 2016
Summary
This review explores internet resources for palliative nursing. It highlights how nurses can use online tools to improve end-of-life care and patient support.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The internet offers vast resources for healthcare professionals.
- Palliative nursing requires up-to-date information and support networks.
- Online platforms can bridge knowledge gaps in end-of-life care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the utility of internet resources for palliative nursing.
- To identify key online tools and information sources for palliative care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of internet resources relevant to palliative nursing.
- Analysis of accessibility and applicability of identified online tools.
- Synthesis of findings regarding internet use in palliative care.
Main Results:
- Numerous online resources exist for palliative nursing, including databases, educational materials, and support forums.
- Effective utilization of these resources can enhance clinical decision-making and patient education.
- Challenges include information overload and verifying resource credibility.
Conclusions:
- The internet is a valuable, albeit complex, tool for palliative nursing.
- Nurses should be trained to critically evaluate and effectively use online palliative care resources.
- Further research is needed to optimize internet integration in palliative nursing practice.
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