Objective: Although typically high, the need for information varies between cancer patients. Few studies, however, have examined the factors that predict patient information needs. This study investigated the influence of different styles of adjustment to cancer on information needs. It was proposed that adjustment styles can be defined in terms of goal pursuit and that adjustment influences information needs as these also arise from goal pursuit.

Different adjustment styles to cancer influence patients' information needs, as information needs arise from goal pursuit in cancer patients.

Adjustment to cancer and the information needs of people with lung cancer

Key Takeaway: Different adjustment styles to cancer influence patients' information needs, as information needs arise from goal pursuit in cancer patients.