scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Health Literacy Measurement Tools in the Context of Cardiovascular Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 677-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Wai Yu Chan ◽  
Adnan Kisa
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
Broad Concept ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Print Literacy

Background. Despite the strong link between health literacy and cardiovascular health outcomes, health literacy measurements remain flawed and fragmented. There exists a gap in the knowledge when formulating a valid measurement to capture the broad concept of health literacy. The existence of various tools for health literacy measurement also hampers the availability of health literacy data. Additionally, little research is available on a valid measurement tool for cardiovascular health literacy. Objective. This study aims to provide an overview of the health literacy measurement tools used in the context of cardiovascular health. Method. A scoping review was conducted. Two electronic databases, Medline and Embase, were searched to identify studies that described a tool for the measurement of health literacy in the context of cardiovascular health. Results. After reviewing the available studies, 53 studies met the inclusion criteria. A total of 26 health literacy measurement tools were identified in the studies. Among the 26 tools, 16 used an objective measurement approach, 9 adopted a subjective approach, and 1 employed a mixed approach. Additionally, 28 studies used tools to measure print literacy, 15 studies measured print literacy and numeracy, and 5 studies measured print literacy, oral literacy, and numeracy. Conclusions. STOFHLA, TOFHLA, and REALM were the mostly commonly used tools in the selected studies. The majority of tools were based heavily on reading skills and word recognition. Researchers should focus on the development of more comprehensive and reliable health literacy measurement tool(s) specific to cardiovascular health to assist health care providers to more efficiently and accurately identify people with cardiovascular problems who have inadequate health literacy.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Framework for the Development of a Health Literacy Measurement Tool for Asthma and COPD

CHEST Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 150 (4) ◽  
pp. 633A ◽  
Author(s):  
Darrin Wiebe ◽  
J FitzGerald ◽  
Jessica Shum ◽  
Selva Bayat ◽  
Brenda Kwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement

scholarly journals Cross-cultural validation of health literacy measurement tools in Italian oncology patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Zotti ◽  
◽  
Simone Cocchi ◽  
Jerry Polesel ◽  
Chiara Cipolat Mis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Oncology Patients ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Cultural Validation

scholarly journals Evolution of Health literacy measurement tools

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Corvo ◽  
W De Caro
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Pencil And Paper ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to provide a review of the tool characteristics and dimensions of health literacy measurement tools. Indeed, it is crucial to establish a clear correlation between what the tools detect and the definition of health literacy. The research question is therefore to what extent health literacy measurement tools are able to detect the ability and levels to make judgment and take decisions in everyday life concerning health. Methods A systematic review was conducted. PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched using MeSH, EMTREE terms, keywords, and keyword phrases on Health literacy tools and instruments from 1990 through 2020. An environmental scan was conducted to identify other health literacy measurement tools. For each tool, researchers evaluated validation, items and conceptual dimensions, and psychometric properties. Results 198 tools were identified, 96 measured general health literacy, 38 measuring comprehension, the others were aimed to assess health literacy for specific diseases or populations. Most tools are performance-based, require in-person administration, and are exclusively available in a pencil and paper testing mode. Reported administration times vary, from less than 1 to 30 minutes. Validation procedures for most of the tools are limited by inadequate power to ensure reliability across subgroups. Conclusions The health literacy measurement tools currently available represent a narrow set of conceptual dimensions with limited modes of administration. Most of the tools are lacking key psychometric properties. Significant work is needed to establish important aspects of the construct, convergent, and predictive validity for many tools. Furthermore, from a more practical point of view doubts emerged about the actual suitability of these tools in the day to day health care/promotion settings. Work is needed to develop more rapid and straightforward tools for practice. Key messages Measure health literacy save lives. Health literacy is a vital sign.

scholarly journals Genomic Health Literacy Interventions in Pediatrics: Scoping Review

10.2196/26684 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. e26684
Author(s):  
Aarushi Gupta ◽  
Joseph A Cafazzo ◽  
Maarten J IJzerman ◽  
Joost F Swart ◽  
Sebastiaan Vastert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Genomic Information ◽  
Pediatric Illnesses

Background The emergence of genetic and genomic sequencing approaches for pediatric patients has raised questions about the genomic health literacy levels, attitudes toward receiving genomic information, and use of this information to inform treatment decisions by pediatric patients and their parents. However, the methods to educate pediatric patients and their parents about genomic concepts through digital health interventions have not been well-established. Objective The primary objective of this scoping review is to investigate the current levels of genomic health literacy and the attitudes toward receiving genomic information among pediatric patients and their parents. The secondary aim is to investigate patient education interventions that aim to measure and increase genomic health literacy among pediatric patients and their parents. The findings from this review will be used to inform future digital health interventions for patient education. Methods A scoping review using PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines and protocols was completed using the following databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Scopus. Our search strategy included genomic information inclusive of all genetic and genomic terms, pediatrics, and patient education. Inclusion criteria included the following: the study included genetic, genomic, or a combination of genetic and genomic information; the study population was pediatric (children and adolescents <18 years) and parents of patients with pediatric illnesses or only parents of patients with pediatric illnesses; the study included an assessment of the knowledge, attitudes, and intervention regarding genomic information; the study was conducted in the last 12 years between 2008 and 2020; and the study was in the English language. Descriptive data regarding study design, methodology, disease population, and key findings were extracted. All the findings were collated, categorized, and reported thematically. Results Of the 4618 studies, 14 studies (n=6, 43% qualitative, n=6, 43% mixed methods, and n=2, 14% quantitative) were included. Key findings were based on the following 6 themes: knowledge of genomic concepts, use of the internet and social media for genomic information, use of genomic information for decision-making, hopes and attitudes toward receiving genomic information, experiences with genetic counseling, and interventions to improve genomic knowledge. Conclusions This review identified that older age is related to the capacity of understanding genomic concepts, increased genomic health literacy levels, and the perceived ability to participate in decision-making related to genomic information. In addition, internet-searching plays a major role in obtaining genomic information and filling gaps in communication with health care providers. However, little is known about the capacity of pediatric patients and their parents to understand genomic information and make informed decisions based on the genomic information obtained. More research is required to inform digital health interventions and to leverage the leading best practices to educate these genomic concepts.

scholarly journals Generic Health Literacy Measurements for Adults: A Scoping Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7768
Author(s):  
Cindy Yue Tian ◽  
Richard Huan Xu ◽  
Phoenix Kit-Han Mo ◽  
Dong Dong ◽  
Eliza Lai-Yi Wong
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health Literacy Measurement ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Public Health Literacy ◽  
Review Current

Background: Generic health literacy measurement (GHLM) is an important tool to identify individuals with limited health literacy and can assist the design of tailored interventions for improving public health literacy. However, there is no consensus on measuring generic health literacy. The present study aims to review current GHLM used for adults in the literature. Methods: A scoping review was undertaken to map the available measurements designed to assess generic health literacy. Results: The review identified 19 GHLM for adults. Most of them applied a multidimensional definition of health literacy with a focus on individuals’ abilities to access, appraise, understand, and apply health information and services. Nutbeam’s conceptual model and Sørensen’s integrated model were widely used among the identified measures as the theoretical foundation. While the social determinants of health (SDH) were acknowledged in the two models, it remains unmentioned in many of the identified measures based on the Nutbeam’s model and needs further development in the measure based on the Sørensen’s model. A total of 39 different domains were assessed in the 19 measurements: prose was identified in 8 measurements and was the most prominent domain; followed by numeracy (n = 7) and interactive (n = 7). SDH related domains such as social support (n = 3), social capital (n = 1) were seldom included in the identified measurements. Conclusions: Although current GHLM adopted a multidimensional construct, they mainly focused on individuals’ abilities and SDH has not been well-developed in the assessment. Further research is required to advance the measuring of the interaction between SDH and health literacy.

scholarly journals From screen time to the digital level of analysis: a scoping review of measures for digital media use in children and adolescents

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e046367
Author(s):  
Dillon Thomas Browne ◽  
Shealyn S May ◽  
Laura Colucci ◽  
Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra ◽  
Dimitri Christakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Measurement Tools

ObjectivesThis scoping review aims to facilitate psychometric developments in the field of digital media usage and well-being in young people by (1) identifying core concepts in the area of “screen time” and digital media use in children, adolescents, and young adults, (2) synthesising existing research paradigms and measurement tools that quantify these dimensions, and (3) highlighting important areas of need to guide future measure development.DesignA scoping review of 140 sources (126 database, 14 grey literature) published between 2014 and 2019 yielded 162 measurement tools across a range of domains, users, and cultures. Database sources from Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Scopus were extracted, in addition to grey literature obtained from knowledge experts and organisations relevant to digital media use in children. To be included, the source had to: (1) be an empirical investigation or present original research, (2) investigate a sample/target population that included children or young persons between the ages of 0 and 25 years of age, and (3) include at least one assessment method for measuring digital media use. Reviews, editorials, letters, comments and animal model studies were all excluded.MeasuresBasic information, level of risk of bias, study setting, paradigm, data type, digital media type, device, usage characteristics, applications or websites, sample characteristics, recruitment methods, measurement tool information, reliability and validity.ResultsSignificant variability in nomenclature surrounding problematic use and criteria for identifying clinical impairment was discovered. Moreover, there was a paucity of measures in key domains, including tools for young children, whole families, disadvantaged groups, and for certain patterns and types of usage.ConclusionThis knowledge synthesis exercise highlights the need for the widespread development and implementation of comprehensive, multi-method, multilevel, and multi-informant measurement suites.

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