Supporting anxious parents in search of Internet information.
Parental uncertainty and anxiety is easily transmitted to sick children and can impede their recovery. Providing information to parents can help them manage anxiety. The National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services (DH, 2003) highlights the importance of sharing information with children and parents. The internet is increasingly important as an information resource for nurses in a range of settings. This article explores how nurses can use the Internet to support anxious parents.
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D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D006266:Health Education / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval / Q000379:methods; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D035501:Uncertainty