Find two healthcare apps that can be used in nursing practice to help improve patient healthcare outcomes (i.e., diabetes, weight loss, self-care, mental health, pregnancy). You may go to Playstore (Android) or Appstore (iPhone) to find and download
Part 1: Introduction to Information and Communication Tools in Nursing Practice
Choose a social media platform (i.e., X, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok). Create a social media post to address healthcare misinformation using a relevant digital tool. For example, if you chose Instagram, you may create an image or video. If you chose Facebook, you may write a post that includes an image, video, and/or graphic.
State which social media platform you chose and explain why you chose it.
Explain what type of “misinformation” you chose to address. Explain why you think it may be classified as “misinformation.” Be specific and support your claims with factual information.
Share your social media post below. Do not post in the actual platform.
Explain your rationale for the post based on best practices of using social networking applications in addressing health misinformation.
Write a short paragraph discussing misinformation in online environments and how it may impact patient safety.
Part 2: Healthcare Apps in Nursing Practice
Find two healthcare apps that can be used in nursing practice to help improve patient healthcare outcomes (i.e., diabetes, weight loss, self-care, mental health, pregnancy). You may go to Playstore (Android) or Appstore (iPhone) to find and download the apps.
Describe the app. How can it be used by nurses and patients? Explain the relevance of the apps to patient care.
Evaluate the function and usability of each app.
Evaluate the healthcare applications in terms of usability, cost, and user satisfaction.
Identify any barriers to the use of these technologies to advance health literacy and improve patient outcomes.
Explain the social, ethical, and legal considerations of the use of each application, including HIPAA.
Are any of the apps connected to social media? What are the implications?
Consider underrepresented populations. How might these apps potentially improve health equity?
Provide a recommendation for use for patients. How can it be used to improve health outcomes?
How might it be used to overcome any barriers to the use of informatics to improve patient health literacy and health outcomes?
