To synthesize findings from previous studies assessing information needs of primary care
patients on the Internet and other information sources in a primary care setting. A systematic …

OBJECTIVE: This literature review focuses on information and communication needs of
parents of children admitted to the NICU and on their use of information sources in the …

A wealth of health information is available online, but we do not fully understand the
implications for health communication. This study examined whether health information …

Objectives. We examined how different types of health information–seeking behaviors
(HISBs)—no use, illness information only, wellness information only, and illness and …

Background: Concerns over online health information–seeking behavior point to the
potential harm incorrect, incomplete, or biased information may cause. However, systematic …

The Internet has become an important health information resource for patients and the
general public. Wikipedia, a collaboratively written Web-based encyclopedia, has become …

Objective. Innovations in health information technology (HIT) provide opportunities to reduce
health care spending, improve quality of care, and improve health outcomes for older adults …

OBJECTIVE: Many patients use the Internet to obtain health-related information. It is
assumed that health-related Internet information (HRII) will change the consultation practice …

Background Two-thirds of all patients search the internet prior to a health consultation. Aim
To explore how searching for online health information before visiting a doctor influences …

Objectives Healthcare costs and usage are rising. Evidence-based online health information
may reduce healthcare usage, but the evidence is scarce. The objective of this study was to …