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Summary

This review explores palliative nursing resources available online. It identifies key information and support for patients and healthcare providers on the internet.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Health Informatics

Background:

The internet has become a significant source of health information.
Palliative care requires accessible and comprehensive resources for patients and professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and categorize palliative nursing information available on the internet.
To assess the quality and accessibility of online palliative nursing resources.

Main Methods:

Systematic search of major search engines and nursing databases.
Content analysis of identified websites and online resources.
Evaluation of resource relevance, accuracy, and user-friendliness.

Main Results:

A wide range of palliative nursing information exists online, varying in quality.

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The internet offers valuable, yet inconsistent, resources for palliative nursing.
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Healthcare providers should guide patients to credible online palliative nursing resources.