TY - JOUR
T1 - Internet use by hospice families and providers
T2 - A review
AU - Willis, Lia
AU - Demiris, George
AU - Oliver, Debra Parker
N1 - Funding Information:
Acknowledgments This study was supported in part by the University of Missouri Research Board Award 2005–2006.
PY - 2007/4
Y1 - 2007/4
N2 - This literature review explores the current evidence related to use of the Internet by hospice patients or families and palliative care/hospice professionals. The research questions guiding this study pertain to the current Internet-based interventions in hospice and palliative care and the evidence of their effectiveness. Six studies were identified as a result of an extensive literature review. These studies included research about web-based clinical interventions for patients, and patients', caregivers' and hospice/palliative care providers' use of the Internet. The majority of interventions involve accessing information via the Internet. Participants among the studies included patients, caregivers/family members, and health care professionals. Findings overall indicate effectiveness of Internet-based interventions. Both patients and professionals are using the Internet to find answers to healthcare questions, communicate, and/or deliver healthcare interventions.
AB - This literature review explores the current evidence related to use of the Internet by hospice patients or families and palliative care/hospice professionals. The research questions guiding this study pertain to the current Internet-based interventions in hospice and palliative care and the evidence of their effectiveness. Six studies were identified as a result of an extensive literature review. These studies included research about web-based clinical interventions for patients, and patients', caregivers' and hospice/palliative care providers' use of the Internet. The majority of interventions involve accessing information via the Internet. Participants among the studies included patients, caregivers/family members, and health care professionals. Findings overall indicate effectiveness of Internet-based interventions. Both patients and professionals are using the Internet to find answers to healthcare questions, communicate, and/or deliver healthcare interventions.
KW - Hospice care
KW - Internet
KW - Internet-based interventions
KW - Palliative care
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=34249863084&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1007/s10916-006-9033-0
DO - 10.1007/s10916-006-9033-0
M3 - Article
C2 - 17489501
AN - SCOPUS:34249863084
SN - 0148-5598
VL - 31
SP - 97
EP - 101
JO - Journal of Medical Systems
JF - Journal of Medical Systems
IS - 2
ER -