A rapid review of consumer health information needs and preferences

Highlights • Consumers access healthcare information through an array of platforms and for varying purposes. • The internet is used for health information health-related decision making. • Health professionals remain a preferred source of healthcare for many consumers. • There may be inequitable inf...

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Published in:Patient education and counseling 2017-09, Vol.100 (9), p.1634-1642
Main Authors: Ramsey, Imogen, Corsini, Nadia, Peters, Micah D.J, Eckert, Marion
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Consumer Behavior
Consumer Health Information
Humans
Information Seeking Behavior
Internal Medicine
Internet
Patient education
Patient-Centered Care - methods
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Summary:Highlights • Consumers access healthcare information through an array of platforms and for varying purposes. • The internet is used for health information health-related decision making. • Health professionals remain a preferred source of healthcare for many consumers. • There may be inequitable information access for disadvantaged consumer groups. • Research should investigate how preferences vary by disease and stage of illness.
ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2017.04.005