Nurses Spreading Misinformation.
Am J Nurs
; 121(12): 49-53, 2021 12 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1522340
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Nurses are trusted to be truthful and to provide considered, substantiated information in a neutral way. Yet the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted how some nurses engage in misinformation on social media and in other venues. This article explores the reasons why people believe they are fully informed, including the possible influence of confirmation biases. It also describes the augmented ethical responsibilities of nurses to examine in depth what they think they know and understand and to account for cognitive biases. Strategies for nurse leaders, managers, and educators are provided to facilitate good practice and help ensure nurses are held accountable for their actions and social media postings.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Communication
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Social Media
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Nurs
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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