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. 2023 Nov 7;23:2179. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16918-8

Table 4.

Reported use/utilisation of accessed health research or information (HRI)

Number of studies Study number
Improve their own health behaviours or ability to manage their healtha 4 [64, 125, 142, 144]
Make health decisionsb 5 [57, 64, 66, 69, 104]
Facilitate / enhance conversations or encounters with healthcare professionals 4 [38, 53, 64, 141]
Increase their own understanding of a health-related matterc 3 [104, 125, 144]
Assess the information from another source 2 [108, 132]
Share / educate others in the context of providing psychosocial support 1 [131]

aIncluding, for example, developing better coping strategies or lower thresholds for seeking help

bThis may include decision to change medication without discussing it with a healthcare professional

cIncluding for example, a dependent’s condition; own symptoms, treatment options, best use of insurance