The Fuld Institute for EBP Community Core: Supporting the Patient Perspective in EBP for Optimal Health and Wellness.
Worldviews Evid Based Nurs
; 18(5): 244-246, 2021 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1434853
ABSTRACT
Health information and communication fall within patient preferences in evidence-based practice. Now more than ever, patients and families in the community have free access to "evidence" and healthcare information on the internet. However, is that information trustworthy, and how can we encourage people to use evidence to promote their optimal health and wellness? The recent rise of global spread of mis- and disinformation through social media outlets has affected public health. There is growing recognition that social media platforms provide magnified podiums leading to unfortunate outcomes. While much work has been done during the COVID-19 pandemic to address health misinformation, there is still much more work to do. We must respond to the widespread misinformation as a collective healthcare community to prevent poor healthcare decisions. Urging the public to be alert to information spread, assess the quality of health information (and whether it is evidence-based), and use shared decision-making tools is a path we can travel together.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Communication
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Patient Preference
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Social Media
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COVID-19
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Health Promotion
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Worldviews Evid Based Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Wvn.12538
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