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International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|November 1, 2017
Summary
This review explores palliative nursing resources available online. It assesses the quality and accessibility of internet-based palliative care information for patients and healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Internet Studies
Background:
- Palliative nursing care is crucial for improving patient quality of life.
- The internet has become a primary source for health information.
- Limited reviews exist on the quality of online palliative nursing resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and evaluate palliative nursing information accessible via the internet.
- To identify key themes and assess the reliability of online resources.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of major internet search engines and databases was conducted.
- Inclusion criteria focused on websites providing direct information on palliative nursing.
- Content analysis and quality assessment tools were employed.
Main Results:
- A wide range of palliative nursing information is available online.
- Significant variability in the quality, accuracy, and depth of information was observed.
- Many resources lacked evidence-based content and clear authorship.
Conclusions:
- The internet offers valuable, yet inconsistent, resources for palliative nursing.
- Healthcare professionals and patients should critically evaluate online information.
- Further development of high-quality, evidence-based online palliative nursing resources is needed.
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