Information for trained nurses in remote areas: do electronically networked resources provide an answer?
This paper reports on a research project which examined the potential of the Internet, and other networked information resources, to improve access to information for trained nurses working in remote areas. This paper provides a review of current literature in the field. It describes the research carried out, presents a summary of the research findings and discusses the implications of these findings. The paper concludes that the Internet and networked resources do have considerable potential to improve access to information for nurses working in remote and rural areas. However, information skills, along with professional guidance, are also required.
Farmer
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School of Information and Media, Robert Gordon University, Hilton Place, Aberdeen, Scotland.
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D003153:Community Health Services; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003197:Computer Literacy; D003625:Data Collection; D016208:Databases, Factual; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D011361:Professional Competence; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012606:Scotland