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Harland, J.A. and Bath, P.A. (2008) Understanding the information behaviours of carers of people with dementia: A critical review of models from information science. Aging & Mental Health, 12 (4). 467 - 477. ISSN 1360-7863
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this review is to discuss how existing models of information behaviour may help to improve provision of information to carers of people with dementia. The article analyses existing models of information behaviour derived from information science, describes studies that have examined these models in relation to health and discusses ways in which they help to understand the information behaviours of carers of people with dementia.
Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature on studies of information needs and a critical examination of models of information behaviours in relation to health were undertaken.
Results: Two dominant paradigms in information science research were identified, involving system-centred and user-centred approaches. System-centred approaches and studies are limited in that they have made assumptions on the types of information that people may require, the way in which information should be provided, the timing of information provision and have homogenous treated groups, failing to take account of individual preferences. In contrast, user-centred approaches recognise the unique needs of individuals and that information needs are subjective and affected by a variety of factors. User-centred models of information behaviour, particularly Dervin's sense-making theory and Wilson's Information Seeking Behaviour Models, could be useful in developing a better understanding of the information behaviours of carers of people with dementia.
Conclusion: Adopting a user-centred approach to study the information behaviours of carers of people with dementia will take account of individual needs. Testing existing models of information behaviour within this group may help to develop interventions to meet the needs of individual carers and people with dementia.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2008 Taylor & Francis. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Aging & Mental Health. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Information; Sense-making; Information-seeking; Avoidance; Monitoring; Blunting. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Department of Human Metabolism (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Information Studies |
Date Deposited: | 25 Apr 2014 15:19 |
Last Modified: | 25 Apr 2014 15:19 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13607860802224300 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/13607860802224300 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:78675 |
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