Author/Authors :
Ashrafi-rizi Hasan نويسنده Department of Medical Library and Information Science, Faculty of Medical Information and Management, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan , Kazempour Zahra نويسنده Faculty Member of Library and information Science, University of Payam-e-Nour, Shahreza Unit, Isfahan
Abstract :
Introduction
Today, the role of information is not deniable in decision-making, education, research, advertisement, content production, etc. (1). In
fact, information in health systems depends on time and demand specifications and is extremely important for reasons such as having
short half-life, impact on health behavior, and sensitivity to death and life (2). Peoples’ need for health information is deeply different.
Physicians, patients, hospital administrators, students and faculty members have different kinds of needs for information because of
their specific goals (2). Understanding the type of information needs is a fairly long and complex process that is influenced by various
factors. But the final goal of information seeking behavior is using retrieved information. This information is used for various reasons
by beneficiaries and is influenced by various factors. In this letter, we aim to offer a conceptual and predictable framework of health
information use. In this conceptual framework, two main factors of using health information, i.e. motivational and functional, are
briefly explained.
