ABSTRACT
A publication and continuing education company conducted a survey at the 23rd Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress to determine whether nurses are using the Internet and, if so, for what purposes. Survey results revealed that oncology nurses are using the Internet for a variety of educational purposes, which include drug information, literature searches, academic information, continuing education, and patient education. Continuing education providers should continue to pursue the Internet as a means of meeting the needs of oncology nurses for quick, up-to-date information in their field. There is a need for further documentation on the use of the Internet by nurses for continuing education, including topics and program formats that would be most beneficial.
Subject(s)
Attitude of Health Personnel , Attitude to Computers , Education, Nursing, Continuing/methods , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Internet/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Staff/education , Nursing Staff/psychology , Oncology Nursing/education , Computer Literacy , Data Collection , Humans , Needs Assessment , Societies, Nursing , Surveys and Questionnaires , United StatesABSTRACT
The management of pain remains a major public health problem despite the release of guidelines by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. An interdisciplinary team approach to quality pain management is not only essential to good pain management but also promotes cost-effective care.