Abstract:
An increase in the number of people diagnosed with
life-threatening diseases and affected by palliative
care, as well as an increase in studies on information
behaviour including information seeking, can be
noted. With this in mind, the paper briefiy reviews
reports on research on information behaviour in
palliative care in terms of: target groups and
participants, settings, research methods and methods
of data collection, components of information
behaviour, and the factors influencing information
behaviour. For each, some research gaps are noted.
A few key findings on information behaviour in
palliative care are highlighted. The intention is not
to offer a comprehensive review; it is merely an
overview to stimulate research in information
behaviour in palliative care and to offer a point of
reference. There are numerous research
opportunities preferred.
