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1Lecturer-practitioner in Cancer and Palliative Care, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing
|November 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 healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Health Informatics
- Palliative Care
Background:
- The internet has become a primary source of health information.
- Palliative nursing care is crucial for improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assessing the quality of online palliative nursing information is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and evaluate the available palliative nursing resources on the internet.
- To identify the strengths and weaknesses of online palliative care information.
- To provide recommendations for improving online palliative nursing content.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of major internet search engines and databases.
- Content analysis of selected websites based on predefined criteria.
- Evaluation of information accuracy, accessibility, and user-friendliness.
Main Results:
- A wide range of palliative nursing information is accessible online.
- Significant variability exists in the quality and reliability of online resources.
- Some websites offer comprehensive and evidence-based information, while others are outdated or inaccurate.
Conclusions:
- The internet offers valuable resources for palliative nursing, but critical evaluation is necessary.
- Healthcare professionals and patients should be discerning when using online palliative care information.
- Further development of high-quality, accessible online palliative nursing resources is recommended.
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