Social networks in nursing work processes: an integrative literature review

Authors

  • Ana Cláudia Mesquita Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Cristina Mara Zamarioli Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Francine Lima Fulquini Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Emilia Campos de Carvalho Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
  • Emilia Luigia Saporiti Angerami Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016021603219

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To identify and analyze the available evidence in the literature on the use of social networks in nursing work processes. METHOD An integrative review of the literature conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE and LILACS databases in January 2016, using the descriptors social media, social networking, nursing, enfermagem, redes sociais, mídias sociais, and the keyword nursing practice, without year restriction. RESULTS The sample consisted of 27 international articles which were published between 2011 and 2016. The social networks used were Facebook (66.5%), Twitter (30%) and WhatsApp (3.5%). In 70.5% of the studies, social networks were used for research purposes, in 18.5% they were used as a tool aimed to assist students in academic activities, and in 11% for executing interventions via the internet. CONCLUSION Nurses have used social networks in their work processes such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp to research, teach and watch. The articles show several benefits in using such tools in the nursing profession; however, ethical considerations regarding the use of social networks deserve further discussion.

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Published

2017-01-01

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Review

How to Cite

Mesquita, A. C., Zamarioli, C. M., Fulquini, F. L., Carvalho, E. C. de, & Angerami, E. L. S. (2017). Social networks in nursing work processes: an integrative literature review . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 51, e03219-. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016021603219