Social Media for Nurses : Educating Practitioners and Patients in a Networked World

Nelson, Ramona/ Joos, Irene/ Wolf, Debra

Springer Publishing Co Inc（2012/11発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 160 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780826195883
• DDC分類 610.73

基本説明

This book clearly and comprehensively presents the knowledge and skills nurses and health professionals need in order to effectively use the Internet and interactive social media to educate health consumers.

Full Description

This is a ""how to"" primer for nurses and health professionals that provides, simply and clearly, the knowledge and skills they need to effectively use interactive social media when educating consumers/patients on health issues and for their own professional development. The book also includes educational content such as guidelines describing how to use Social Network Tools/Social Network Sites (SNT/SNS) safely and effectively, as well as other resources available to support health professionals and consumers/patients in using SNT/SNS resources for health-related goals.

Included as well are examples of research studies related to SNT/SNS in healthcare. The text uses a conceptual approach to teaching the material that reinforces the main points of each chapter, and includes chapter activities and exercises to promote point-of-care applications of SNT/SNS. Near future advances in technology and point of care use are woven throughout. The text will be of value for all nurse education and practice settings.

Key Features:

Provides clear, easily understood information on interactive social media applications and their implications for nursing and health delivery
Describes how to use SNT/SNS in education safely and effectively
Gives directions on what and when to teach comsumers/patients regarding SNT/SNS
Provides database of tools and resources to assist educators and students, administrators, and practitioners in using SNT/SNS safely