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Jacqueline Hoying1, Inga Zadvinskis1
1College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|September 23, 2021
Summary
Patients increasingly access health information online, but its trustworthiness is a concern. The healthcare community must combat health misinformation and promote evidence-based decision-making for better public health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Digital Health Literacy
Background:
- Patients and families have unprecedented internet access to health information, necessitating evaluation of its credibility.
- The proliferation of health misinformation via social media poses significant risks to public health, amplified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Evidence-based practice increasingly incorporates patient preferences and shared decision-making.
Discussion:
- Social media platforms act as powerful amplifiers for health misinformation, leading to detrimental outcomes.
- Addressing the challenge of online health information requires a collective effort from the healthcare community.
- Promoting critical appraisal of online health information is crucial for informed patient choices.
Key Insights:
- The trustworthiness of online health information is a growing concern for patients and healthcare providers.
- Misinformation and disinformation spread through social media negatively impact public health decisions.
- Empowering patients to assess information quality and engage in shared decision-making is vital.
Outlook:
- Continued vigilance and proactive strategies are needed to combat the spread of health misinformation.
- Enhancing digital health literacy among the public is essential for navigating online health resources.
- Fostering collaborative approaches between patients and healthcare professionals can improve health outcomes.
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