Building a Progressive-Situational Model of Post-Diagnosis Information Seeking for Parents of Individuals With Down Syndrome:

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

Amelia N. Gibson¹ 

关键词: health information seeking;    doctor–patient communication;    nurse–patient communication;    social support;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333393616680967

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

This grounded theory study used in-depth, semi-structured interview to examine the information-seeking behaviors of 35 parents of children with Down syndrome. Emergent themes include a progressive pattern of behavior including information overload and avoidance, passive attention, and active information seeking; varying preferences between tacit and explicit information at different stages; and selection of information channels and sources that varied based on personal and situational constraints. Based on the findings, the author proposes a progressive model of health information seeking and a framework for using this model to collect data in practice. The author also discusses the practical and theoretical implications of a responsive, progressive approach to understanding parents’ health information–seeking behavior.

【 授权许可】

CC BY