ReviewJournal of medical Internet research2022
Contexts and Outcomes of Proxy Online Health Information Seeking: Mixed Studies Review With Framework Synthesis.
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- The mediating role of digital health literacy on the relationship of social isolation and digital technology anxiety among older cancer patients.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Nutrition information-seeking behavior among patients recovering at home after esophageal cancer surgery: a qualitative study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Health information and resources in hospital outpatient waiting areas may not meet the needs of older adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds: A cross-cultural qualitative study.Health information and libraries journal · 2025Article
- A grounded theory study on medical students' proxy online health information seeking behavior.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Fathers and Mothers with Low Socioeconomic Status Anticipate More Benefits from Trustworthy Easy-to- Read Online Child-Related Information Compared to Other Parents: The 4-Year IAM Prospective Time Series.Maternal and child health journal · 2025Article
- Online Health Information Seeking and Preventative Health Actions: Cross-Generational Online Survey Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Understanding Trust Determinants in a Live Chat Service on Familial Cancer: Qualitative Triangulation Study With Focus Groups and Interviews in Germany.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- How People Use Web-Based Parenting Information to Support Others in Their Social Circle: Qualitative Descriptive Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2023Article
- Navigating online health information: Insights into consumer influence and decision-making strategies-An overview of reviews.Digital healthReview
- Facilitators and barriers to health information-seeking behavior in cancer patients: A meta-synthesis.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundHigh-quality online health information (OHI) can reduce unnecessary visits to health professionals and improve health. One of the ways that people use OHI is to support others with health conditions through proxy OHI seeking. Members of a person's social circle may help them overcome information-seeking barriers and illness challenges. There are several models on proxy information seeking. Yet, we know little about the use and outcomes of OHI on behalf of someone else.
objectiveThe objectives of this paper are to explore and revise a framework on the context and outcomes of proxy OHI seeking.
methodsWe conducted a mixed studies literature review integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence with thematic analysis of the findings of 28 studies, followed by framework synthesis incorporating the derived themes.
resultsWe explored 4 main themes: (1) characteristics of proxy seekers, (2) context of proxy OHI seeking, (3) use of OHI to provide social support, and (4) outcomes of proxy OHI seeking. Our conceptual framework incorporates these themes and builds on previous work.
conclusionsBy better understanding how people use information together, information providers can adapt the information to meet all users' needs.
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