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Information seeking and avoidance throughout the cancer patient journey: two sides of the same coin? A synthesis of qualitative studies.
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Abstract
Understanding what motivates patients to seek or avoid information beyond the medical consultation is essential for effective information provision that will be relevant to patients' needs and preferences. We conducted a synthesis of published qualitative research to provide insight into patients' motivations for cancer information seeking and avoidance.