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The Challenges in Using eHealth Decision Resources for Surrogate Decision-Making in the Intensive Care Unit.
1Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|April 1, 2024
Summary
High ICU mortality necessitates effective surrogate decision-making. Enhancing eHealth literacy is crucial for inclusive and efficient medical choices, especially for those with limited digital skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- Intensive care units (ICUs) face high mortality rates, often requiring medical decision-making by surrogates for incapacitated patients.
- eHealth tools offer potential benefits but face challenges like economic disparities and information inaccuracies.
- eHealth literacy is critical for effective patient and surrogate engagement with digital health resources.
Conclusions:
- Effective ICU decision-making requires balancing eHealth efficiency with inclusivity.
- Improving eHealth literacy and providing diverse resources are essential for critical care.
- Health professionals must adopt patient-centered strategies to support all users of eHealth tools.
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