Addressing health literacy gaining traction
As mentioned previously, health literacy is “the ability to get information, understand it, and use information to lower risk and better health.” People “with low health literacy are more likely […]
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Critical health literacy: a review and critical analysis
Discussion of recent research article on the strengths and weaknesses of health literacy as a topic.
Health literacy: simple definition, thoughtful implementation
Found a concise definition of “health literacy,” and a thoughtful YouTube video as well.
Using teach-back to improve health literacy
Using the teach-back method is an excellent way to make sure you’ve gotten your information across, whether to students in the library, or patients in a clinical setting.
New study on urban health literacy & asthma
New study examines health literacy levels and health information sources for the caregivers of children with asthma living in poorer, urban areas. Results are informative, but could be more-effectively presented using graphs or other visual representations.
Pharmacy health literacy resources
Story demonstrating the importance of health literacy with regards to patients and their prescriptions, and resources to assist pharmacists with this challenge.
Is health literacy at a tipping point?
The concept and practice of health literacy appears to be moving from the margins to the mainstream, thanks in part to three recent major policy initiatives at the federal level.
Poor health literacy knows no boundaries
Low health literacy knows no boundary — just watch this video.
When Information Literacy Informs Health Literacy
Discusses a notable example of a journalist going beyond the claims of a recently published study by a for-profit company to sort out what is valid from what will sell.
Health Literacy: blood test results
Most patients would prefer to discuss their blood test results with a physician, but less than half actually do, according to a recent survey. Representatives from government, business, healthcare professional groups and consumer advocates to examine health literacy with regards to blood tests. It would be wise to include librarians, public and medical, to speed getting information to the public.
