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International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|May 23, 2019
Summary
This review explores palliative nursing resources available online. It assesses the quality and accessibility of internet-based palliative care information for patients and professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The internet has become a primary source of health information.
- Palliative nursing care requires accessible and reliable information.
- Online resources for palliative nursing are diverse but vary in quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate the landscape of palliative nursing information available on the internet.
- To identify key themes and trends in online palliative nursing resources.
- To assess the accessibility and utility of these resources for healthcare providers and patients.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of major search engines and relevant databases.
- Content analysis of websites focusing on palliative nursing.
- Evaluation of information quality, usability, and target audience.
Main Results:
- A wide range of palliative nursing content exists online, from informational articles to professional forums.
- Significant variability in the accuracy, depth, and evidence-base of online palliative nursing information was observed.
- Accessibility for diverse user groups, including patients and international healthcare professionals, presents challenges.
Conclusions:
- The internet offers valuable, yet inconsistent, resources for palliative nursing.
- Critical appraisal skills are essential for users navigating online palliative care information.
- Further development of curated, evidence-based online platforms is needed to support palliative nursing practice and education.
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