Nurses' use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic-A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses stand in an unknown situation while facing continuous news feeds. Social media is a ubiquitous tool to gain and share reliable knowledge and experiences regarding COVID-19. The article aims to explore how nurses use social media in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

A scoping review inspired by Arksey and O'Mally was conducted by searches in Medline, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete and Web of Sciences. Empirical research studies investigating nurses' use of social media in relation to COVID-19 were included. Exclusion criteria were: Literature reviews, articles in languages other than English, articles about E-health, and articles investigating healthcare professionals without specification of nurses included. Articles,

SUBMITTER: Glasdam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8856556 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature