Abstract
This qualitative study employed indepth, semistructured audiotaped interviews with seven people with motor neurone disease (MND) to explore their desire for information about MND and their experiences in seeking and obtaining such information. Factors affecting their information-seeking behaviour were identified through a process of interpretative phenomenological analysis. Three distinct information-seeking categories emerged. Active seekers personally acquired information from a variety of sources. Selective seekers had access to information but often relied on 'buffers' to filter out unsuitable material. Information avoiders almost always used a 'buffer' to pre-screen any information to which they were exposed. All participants described negative effects on being exposed to unsolicited information, often in the form of media coverage. This work highlights the impact of unsolicited information on people with MND, an area not previously studied.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Event | Neuroscience Research in the North West: current directions and future visions - Wrightington Conference Centre, United Kingdom Duration: 25 Dec 2003 → … |
Conference
Conference | Neuroscience Research in the North West: current directions and future visions |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
Period | 25/12/03 → … |