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1Lecturer-practitioner in Cancer and Palliative Care, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.
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
- Information Science
- Healthcare Informatics
Background:
- Palliative nursing care is crucial for improving quality of life in patients with serious illnesses.
- The internet has become a primary source for health information, necessitating an evaluation of its palliative care content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the landscape of palliative nursing information accessible via the internet.
- To assess the quality, relevance, and accessibility of online palliative nursing resources.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search strategy was employed across major internet search engines and relevant databases.
- Inclusion criteria focused on websites providing information directly related to palliative nursing care.
Main Results:
- A wide range of palliative nursing resources were identified, varying significantly in quality and depth.
- Key themes included symptom management, end-of-life care, and caregiver support.
- Accessibility and usability of information were inconsistent across platforms.
Conclusions:
- The internet offers a broad spectrum of palliative nursing information, but quality control is a significant concern.
- Further development and curation of reliable online resources are needed to support patients, families, and healthcare providers in palliative care.
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