“Like Us on Facebook®”: Nursing in a World of Social Media

Social media enables instant dialog and is growing among almost every demographic. Nurses can reach patients and benefit professionally by taking advantage of this internet phenomenon. Social media can be utilized for networking, information sharing, and support. Patients may benefit from support an...

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Published in:Journal of radiology nursing 2019-09, Vol.38 (3), p.183-187
Main Author: Siegmund, Lee Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
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Internet
Social media
Social networking
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Summary:Social media enables instant dialog and is growing among almost every demographic. Nurses can reach patients and benefit professionally by taking advantage of this internet phenomenon. Social media can be utilized for networking, information sharing, and support. Patients may benefit from support and information provided on various platforms. Online health communities are also effective for connecting patients to nurses and other patients with similar health conditions. There are limitations associated with social media use; however, the possibilities for reaching people quickly and in real time present opportunities for improvement to patient care and the nursing profession. •Social media is used by a majority of the population.•Social media allows nurses easy access to patients and other nurses.•Nurses can use social media for networking, information, and support.•Online health communities may offer support and information to patients and nurses.•Nurses should be aware of safe social media use and the risk of misinformation.
ISSN:1546-0843
DOI:10.1016/j.jradnu.2019.06.003