scholarly journals Health Literacy: An Intervention to Improve Health Outcomes

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Ann-Marie Lynch ◽  
Geovanni Vinceroy Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
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Health Literacy in Relation to Health Outcomes: A Concept Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Sierra ◽  
Rosina Cianelli
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Further Development ◽  
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Health literacy is a concept discussed in the literature of many disciplines, but the definitions used are varied. Using the Walker and Avant method of concept analysis, the authors explore health literacy in relation to health outcomes—the defining attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. In addition, cases are provided that illustrate health literacy in relation to health outcomes. This concept analysis allows for colleagues in nursing to have a better understanding of this concept and facilitates further development of tools to assess and improve health literacy and ultimately improve health outcomes overall.

scholarly journals Health Literacy and its Effect on Chronic Disease Prevention: Evidences from China’s Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lefan Liu ◽  
Xujun Qian ◽  
Zhuo Chen ◽  
Tianfeng He
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
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Abstract Background Improving health literacy is an important public health goal in many countries. Although many studies have suggested that low health literacy has adverse effects on an individual’s health outcomes, confounding factors are often not accounted. This paper examines the interplay between health literacy and chronic disease prevention. Methodology A population-based sample of 8194 participants aged 15-69 years old in Ningbo were used from China’s 2017 National Health Literacy Surveillance Data. We use multivariate regression analysis to disentangle the relationship between health literacy and chronic disease occurrence. Results We find the association between health literacy and the occurrence of the first chronic condition is attenuated after we adjust the results for age and education. This might arise because having one or more chronic conditions is associated with better knowledge about chronic diseases and thus improve health literacy on chronic disease prevention. More importantly, we find health literacy is associated with a reduction in the occurrence of a new chronic condition. However, this protective effect is only found among urban residents, suggesting health literacy might be a key factor explaining the rural-urban disparity in health outcomes. Conclusion Our findings highlight the important role of health literacy in reducing occurrence of comorbidities rather than preventing the first chronic condition. Moreover, family support could help improve health literacy and result in beneficial effects on health.

Mobile Health Literacy to Improve Health Outcomes in Low-Middle Income Countries

2017 ◽  
pp. 1398-1411
Author(s):  
Nafisa Fatima Maria Vaz
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Feasible Solutions ◽  
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Despite improvements in health indicators over time, such as decreased mortality and morbidity, significant challenges remain with regard to the quality in the delivery of healthcare in low and middle-income countries (LMIC's), especially in rural and remote regions of developing countries. In the effort to find feasible solutions to these issues, a lot of importance is given to the information and communication technologies (ICTs) The author reviews the evidence of the role mobile phones facilitating health literacy to contribute to improved health outcomes in the LMIC's. This was done by exploring the results of ten projects. The author examines the extent to which the use of mobile phones could help improve health outcomes in two specific ways: in improving health literacy and promoting health and well-being, thus increasing life expectancy in LMIC's. Analysis of the papers indicates that there is important evidence of mobile phones boosting increased access, promoting education and increased health literacy leads to the better health status of the population.

Mobile Health Literacy to Improve Health Outcomes in Low-Middle Income Countries

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nafisa Fatima Maria Vaz
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
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Despite improvements in health indicators over time, such as decreased mortality and morbidity, significant challenges remain with regard to the quality in the delivery of healthcare in low and middle-income countries (LMIC's), especially in rural and remote regions of developing countries.In the effort to find feasible solutions to these issues, a lot of importance is given to the information and communication technologies (ICTs) The author reviews the evidence of the role mobile phones facilitating health literacy to contribute to improved health outcomes in the LMIC's. This was done by exploring the results of ten projects. The author examines the extent to which the use of mobile phones could help improve health outcomes in two specific ways: in improving health literacy and promoting health and well-being, thus increasing life expectancy in LMIC's. Analysis of the papers indicates that there is important evidence of mobile phones boosting increased access, promoting education and increased health literacy leads to the better health status of the population.

scholarly journals Interventions to improve health literacy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Nash ◽  
Amit Arora
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Torres Strait Islander ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Indigenous Australians ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Indigenous Australian ◽  
Torres Strait ◽  
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Abstract Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to experience poorer health outcomes than other population groups. While data specific to Indigenous Australians are scarce, a known social health literacy gradient exists linking low health literacy and poor health outcomes within many minority populations. Improving health literacy among Indigenous Australians is an important way to support self-determination and autonomy in both individuals and communities, by enhancing knowledge and improving health outcomes. This review aims to rigorously examine the effectiveness of health literacy interventions targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Methods A systematic review across six databases (The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, SCOPUS, ProQuest Dissertation and Thesis and Web of Science) was performed for publications evaluating interventions to improve health literacy among Indigenous Australian adults using search terms identifying a range of related outcomes. Results Of 824 articles retrieved, a total of five studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. The included studies evaluated the implementation of workshops, structured exercise classes and the provision of discounted fruit and vegetables to improve nutrition, modify risk factors for chronic diseases, and improve oral health literacy. All interventions reported statistically significant improvement in at least one measured outcome. However, there was limited involvement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in the research process and participant retention rates were sub-optimal. Conclusion There is limited evidence on interventions to improve health literacy in Indigenous Australian adults. Participation in interventions was often suboptimal and loss to follow-up was high. Future studies co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members are needed to improve health literacy in this population.

scholarly journals The Potential of Shared Decision Making to Reduce Health Disparities

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (S1) ◽  
pp. 30-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime S. King ◽  
Mark H. Eckman ◽  
Benjamin W. Moulton
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
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Current methods of obtaining an informed consent leave much to be desired. Patients rarely read consent forms or understand all of the risks, benefits, or alternatives associated with their treatment. Evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of treatment options often presents a more significant challenge for patients with lower levels of health literacy. This article reviews the evidence of shortcomings in our informed consent system and then explores the potential for a new approach to engage patients at all levels of health literacy in their treatment decisions. Specifically, the article will examine the potential of shared decision-making (SDM) to bridge gaps in knowledge, increase patient adherence to treatment, and improve health outcomes in low health literacy patient populations. Leveling barriers to treatment information for disadvantaged populations should be a public health imperative, especially if it can be shown to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities.

scholarly journals Co-Designing Health Interventions With Refugee Communities – A Scoping Review.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebeccah Bartlett ◽  
Jessica Watterson ◽  
Jacqueline Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Collaborative Design ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Venn Diagram ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
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Abstract BackgroundAs of June 2020, there were more than 79.5 million people displaced from their homes globally. Despite significantly different lived experiences, health literacy is poor within most displaced communities, contributing to low awareness and uptake of healthcare services and poor health outcomes as a result. Co-designing health interventions with communities is not a new concept however it is experiencing a significant increase in interest and support within the global health movement and areas of health equity in particular. This scoping review examines the current literature and gaps related to co-designing health interventions with refugees in order to increase health literacy; provide health services; and/or build quantitative data on health needs specific to refugee communities.MethodsThe following three questions were drafted and incorporated into a PICO framework.1. What literature exists surrounding co-designing health interventions with refugee populations?2. What effect (if any) do existing co-designed health interventions have on health outcomes (as defined above) within refugee populations?3. What gaps persist in co-designing health interventions with refugee communities? Key search terms were developed aiming to locate academic literature located within a Venn diagram of three categories: health, refugees and co-design. ResultsCombined searches uncovered a total of 1,804 articles following removal of duplications. 1,750 articles were excluded following screening of title and abstract leaving a shortlist of 54 articles. Only 10 of these articles met PICO criteria and nine of these focused exclusively on co-designing health interventions with refugee populations applied qualitative techniques. Only one article addressed all three health outcomes listed in the inclusion criteria above and half the articles did not discuss intervention outcomes or include any form of process evaluation.ConclusionsThis scoping review presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of collaborative design and health innovation with refugee communities. To ensure health interventions improve health outcomes, communities directly affected by displacement must be supported to authentically participate in, and where possible lead, efforts to co-design within this context. Future research efforts should expand to focus on evaluating the outcomes of ethical, meaningful and representative collaboration.

Using eHealth to Improve Health Literacy Among the Patient Population

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Landry
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
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There is no denying the global influence of eHealth, in its various forms, on the health care system in the 21st Century. Health care professionals are often familiar with technological tools used to enhance health outcomes by assisting clinicians in meeting the needs of the patient population. In an age of social media, web-based information, and material available literally in an instant, it is crucial for nurses to use and proactively share their knowledge regarding accessing and finding credible sources of online health information with the patient population. By improving health literacy among consumers, self-sufficiency and competence can be developed and promoted to improve health outcomes, placing the patient in a participatory starring role of managing and improving his or her overall well-being.

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