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1Lecturer-practitioner in Cancer and Palliative Care, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|December 23, 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
- Digital Health
Background:
- The internet has become a primary source of health information.
- Palliative nursing care is crucial for improving patient quality of life.
- Limited reviews exist on the quality of online palliative nursing resources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and evaluate the quality of palliative nursing information accessible via the internet.
- To identify key themes and gaps in online palliative care resources.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of major internet search engines and relevant databases was conducted.
- Inclusion criteria focused on websites providing information directly related to palliative nursing.
- Content analysis and quality assessment tools were employed to evaluate the reviewed resources.
Main Results:
- A wide range of palliative nursing information is available online, varying significantly in quality.
- Many resources lack evidence-based content and clear authorship.
- Key areas covered include symptom management, end-of-life care, and caregiver support.
Conclusions:
- While the internet offers potential for disseminating palliative nursing knowledge, significant quality control issues persist.
- Healthcare professionals and patients should critically evaluate online palliative care information.
- Further development of reliable, evidence-based online palliative nursing resources is warranted.
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