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Correction to: Diabetes-related information-seeking behaviour: a systematic review
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Diabetes-related information-seeking behaviour: a systematic review
BACKGROUND:
Information-seeking behaviour is necessary to improve knowledge on diabetes therapy and complications. Combined with other self-management skills and autonomous handling of the disease, it is essential for achieving treatment targets. However, a systematic review addressing this topic is lacking. The aims of this systematic review were to identify and analyse existing knowledge of information-seeking behaviour: (1) types information-seeking behaviour, (2) information sources, (3) the content of searched information, and (4) associated variables that may affect information-seeking behaviour.
METHODS:
The systematic review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) requirements. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, PsycInfo, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CCMed, ERIC, Journals@OVID, Deutsches Ărzteblatt and Karlsruher virtueller Katalog (KvK) databases were searched. Publications dealing with information-seeking behaviour of people with diabetes mellitus published up to June 2015 were included. A forward citation tracking was performed in September 2016 and June 2017. Additionally, an update of the two main databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL) was conducted, considering studies published up to July 2017. Studies published in languages other than English or German were excluded, as well as letters, short reports, editorials, comments and discussion papers. A study selection and the critical appraisal of the selected studies were performed independently by two reviewers. A third reviewer was consulted if any disagreement was found. Data extraction and content analysis were performed using selected dimensions of Wilsonâs âmodel of information behaviourâ.
RESULTS:
Twenty-six studies were included. Five âtypes of information-seeking behaviourâ were identified, e.g. passive and active search. The âInternetâ and âhealthcare professionalsâ were the most frequently reported sources. âDietâ, âcomplicationsâ, âexerciseâ and âmedications and pharmacological interactionsâ were the most frequently identified content of information. Seven main categories including associated variables were identified, e.g. âsocioeconomicâ, âduration of DMâ, and âlifestyleâ.
CONCLUSION:
The systematic review provides a valuable overview of available knowledge on the information-seeking behaviour of people with diabetes mellitus, although there are only a few studies. There was a high heterogeneity regarding the research question, design, methods and participants. Although the Internet is often used to seek information, health professionals still play an important role in supporting their patientsâ information-seeking behaviour. Specific needs of people with diabetes must be taken into consideration
Psychosocial barriers to healthcare use among individuals with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review
PURPOSE:
To conduct a systematic review regarding psychosocial barriers to healthcare use in individuals with diabetes mellitus, using a well-established model of health-service use as a theoretical framework.
METHODS:
We used database-specific controlled vocabularies and additional free text terms, and conducted searches via MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, OVID Journals. Included studies were rated according to the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria. A narrative data synthesis was conducted, using the Andersen model and developing categories from the included studies.
PRINCIPAL RESULTS:
In total, 2923 studies were identified, and 15 finally included. We identified barriers according to the main categories âpopulation characteristicsâ, ânorms and valuesâ, and âhealthcare servicesâ on a contextual and individual level, as well as âhealth statusâ. Frequently reported barriers were âsocioeconomic statusâ, and âphysician characteristicsâ. Ethnic minorities were frequently analysed and may have specific barriers, e.g. âcultural beliefsâ and âlanguage".
MAJOR CONCLUSIONS:
We identified a broad range of barriers to healthcare use in individuals with diabetes mellitus. However, the number of studies is low. Further research is needed to analyse barriers in more detail considering special subgroups
Additional file 1: of Diabetes-related information-seeking behaviour: a systematic review
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