A systematic evaluation of websites offering information on chronic kidney disease.

In this study, we described the content and characteristics of 40 non-proprietary websites offering information about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and evaluated their information quality using the DISCERN scale and readability using Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level. The areas in which the websites scored the lowest on the DISCERN scale were whether the website discussed knowledge gaps, presented balanced information, and was clear about the information source. Websites that rated higher quality on the DISCERN scale were more difficult to read.

Being refreshed: evaluation of a nurse refresher course.

In light of the current nursing shortage, registered nurses who have been away from clinical practice are a valuable resource. This article examines the effectiveness of a structured nurse refresher course to return nurses to employment and to prepare them for effective clinical practice. This course was successful in returning 78% (n = 37) of the survey respondents to nursing employment and was found to be highly effective in preparing these nurses in the six areas included in the course.