OBJECTIVE: To systematically examine current evidence pertaining to information needs of informal caregivers of older adults with chronic health conditions. METHODS: Structured search of MEDLINE, MEDLINE IN-PROCESS, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases to identify studies of caregiver information needs, followed by data extraction and syntheses. RESULTS: The 62 articles that met the stated inclusion criteria highlighted extensive needs among informal caregivers for practical, accessible, timely information. CONCLUSION: The identified information needs of informal caregivers can inform organizations and agencies that seek to provide disease and illness-related information. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Existing evidence supports the implementation of a health information delivery system designed to meet the needs of informal caregivers of older adults with chronic health conditions.
OBJECTIVE: To systematically examine current evidence pertaining to information needs of informal caregivers of older adults with chronic health conditions. METHODS: Structured search of MEDLINE, MEDLINE IN-PROCESS, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases to identify studies of caregiver information needs, followed by data extraction and syntheses. RESULTS: The 62 articles that met the stated inclusion criteria highlighted extensive needs among informal caregivers for practical, accessible, timely information. CONCLUSION: The identified information needs of informal caregivers can inform organizations and agencies that seek to provide disease and illness-related information. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Existing evidence supports the implementation of a health information delivery system designed to meet the needs of informal caregivers of older adults with chronic health conditions.
Authors: Nicole E Werner; Barbara Stanislawski; Katherine A Marx; Daphne C Watkins; Marissa Kobayashi; Helen Kales; Laura N Gitlin Journal: Appl Clin Inform Date: 2017-02-22 Impact factor: 2.342