Information needs and sources of information among cancer patients: a systematic review of research (1980–2003)

Patients with Cancer and their Relatives Beliefs, Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behavior about Cancer and Treatment

“…Results from this survey are consistent with the existing literature regarding information priorities; quantity of information desired and preferred methods of information (Rutten et al, 2005;Piredda et al, 2008;Eheman et al, 2009). All of them indicate that they want to be informed by doctor about their diagnosis and treatment first.…”

“…Most cancer patients generally want as much information as possible. Younger age and female gender seem to be associated with the highest degree of desire in receiving relevant information (Rutten et al, 2005;Ankem, 2006a;Piredda et al, 2008).…”

“…Other frequently mentioned sources are printed materials which most patients prefer to receive in combination with verbal information. Educational level and age seem to be related to patient's preference for education sources (Rutten et al, 2005;Ankem, 2006b).…”

Psychosocial Information Requirements for Multimorbid Breast Cancer Patients in Breast Centres in North Rhine Westphalia

“…Despite everything, providing cancer patients with information is one of the requirements that is most frequently not met, as was shown in the study by Park et al of breast cancer patients with recurring illness [15]. The review by Rutten et al, which explicitly dealt with cancer patientsʼ information needs, also describes high unfulfilled information requirements [16]. A younger age as well as a more poorly perceived mental and physical state of health are associated with higher information requirements in breast cancer patients [17].…”

“…A younger age as well as a more poorly perceived mental and physical state of health are associated with higher information requirements in breast cancer patients [17]. The most common sources of information are healthcare providers (27.3 %) such as doctors and nurses, followed by written informational material (26.2 %) [16]. Many studies have focused on the information needs of breast cancer patients regarding their illness as well as drug therapy and the associated side effects [18,19].…”