Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media

2022 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Patient Communication

Doctor–patient communication, patient knowledge and health literacy: how difficult can it all be?

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (6) ◽  
pp. e9-e13 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Kyle ◽  
D Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication ◽  
The Impact

Patients who understand their injuries, the aims and potential of their treatment are likely to experience superior outcomes. We review the literature on positive, encouraging doctor–patient communication, and the impact of health literacy and education on patient knowledge in medicine and surgery, with a particular emphasis on orthopaedic surgery. We also highlight methods of improving doctor–patient communication and patient knowledge.

Mass Media, Public Health, and Achieving Health Literacy

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 124-125
Author(s):  
J. GREGORY PAYNE ◽  
SKYE K. SCHULTE
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mass Media

scholarly journals Communication Skills Training for Physicians Improves Health Literacy and Medical Outcomes among Patients with Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Belin Tavakoly Sany ◽  
Fatemeh Behzhad ◽  
Gordon Ferns ◽  
Nooshin Peyman
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Communication Skills Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background: Improving the training of physician about communication skills and patient health literacy (HL) is a major priority that remains an open question. We aimed to examine the effect of communication skills training for physicians on the HL skills and hypertension outcomes among patients with uncontrolled blood pressure (BP). Methods: A randomized controlled trial method was conducted to enroll 242 hypertensive patients and 35 physicians from healthcare clinics in the Mashhad, Iran. Regression model and bivariate analysis were used to assess whether the physician training improved physicians-patient communication skills, hypertension outcomes, self-efficacy, and patient medication adherence after intervention. Results: after the physician communication training, there was significant improvement in physicians-patient communication skills, hypertension outcomes, medication adherence, and self-efficacy among the patients being managed by the physicians receiving training, compared to the control group. Conclusion: The educational intervention leads to better BP control; it may have been sufficient training of physicians change to impact counseling, HL and self-efficacy and adherence. The quality of physician-patient relationship is an important modifiable element of the medical communication that may influences health outcomes in hypertensive Iranian patients. Trial registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), IRCT20160710028863N24. Registered April 4, 2018 [retrospectively registered].

scholarly journals COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy of Family Carers for Their Older Parents in Japan

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1038
Author(s):  
Hiroko Costantini
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Informal Networks ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Older Parents ◽  
Provision Of Care

In super-ageing Japan, COVID-19 vaccinations were starting to reach older people as of June 2021, which raises the issue of vaccine literacy. This study focuses on family members who work and also care for their older parents, as they are at risk of COVID-19 and also risk transmitting COVID-19 to the parents they care for and potentially influencing their parents’ vaccine uptake. Such family carers are central to the approach in Japan to achieving a sustainable and resilient society in response to ageing. Contrasting family carers’ COVID-19 vaccine literacy with their overall health literacy provides insights into their preparedness for COVID-19 vaccinations. The purpose of this study is to understand how vaccine literacy, compared to health literacy, varies across family carers and the sources of information they use. Through a cross-sectional online survey, family carers’ vaccine literacy, health literacy and their sources of information, including mass media, social media, health and care professionals, family, colleagues, friends, and others, were assessed. The participants’ (n = 292) mean age was 53, with 44% women, and an average of 8.3 h per week caring for their parents. Notwithstanding the increased risks from COVID-19 with age, COVID-19 vaccine literacy relative to health literacy for older family carers is lower on average, higher with increased provision of care, and more variable, resulting in a substantial proportion of older family carers with relatively low vaccine literacy. At this stage of vaccine rollout in Japan, family carers’ sources of information to inform COVID-19 vaccine literacy is distinct, including more national and local mass media versus less health and care professionals and informal networks, which indicates the importance of tailored health communication strategies to enhance vaccine literacy.

Mass Media, Public Health, and Achieving Health Literacy

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 124-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. GREGORY PAYNE ◽  
SKYE K. SCHULTE
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Mass Media

scholarly journals Health literacy and the quality of physician-patient communication during hospitalization

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 269-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunil Kripalani ◽  
Terry A. Jacobson ◽  
Ileko C. Mugalla ◽  
Courtney R. Cawthon ◽  
Kurt J. Niesner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Physician Patient Communication ◽  
Physician Patient

scholarly journals “Sagen – Fragen – Verstehen” – Towards health literate health organisations in Vienna

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Zillmann ◽  
H Novosad ◽  
U Hübel
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Simulated Patients ◽  
Next Of Kin ◽  
Health Care Organisation ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Doctor Patient Communication ◽  
Care Organisation

Abstract The concept of health literate health care organisation (HLHO) was introduced in 2012. Organisational health literacy is defined as an effort to transform and develop organisations (in the health sector) to enable users and employees to navigate, understand and use information and services to take care of their health. To support hospitals and long-term care facilities in Vienna to become HLHO the Vienna health promotion (WiG) has set up a project (2017 - 2021) with 11 pilot units from 5 care institutions. Starting with an interprofessional self-assessment tool (SAT) on HLHO, most modules, like employee and patient/next of kin empowerment, trainings to improve the quality of staff-patient communication as well as workshops on health literacy are being carried out concurrently and similarly by all pilot units. In addition, pilot units implement local organisational development projects addressing issues identified in their SAT. As part of process monitoring pilot unit project leads meet regularly in workshops to discuss their learnings and project progress. Preliminary results show that health literacy workshops in participating institutions are well-received, also the joined learning in the regular project lead workshops. Many employees in the participating institutions took part in project-associated evaluation measures. Communication trainings were very popular, especially the use of simulated patients was rated highly. Project impact on doctor-patient-communication is currently being evaluated. Health literacy workshops seem appropriate to sensitise employees for the importance of patient-staff communication, but are challenging in terms of organisation. The SAT was considered useful to approach the topic of HLHO, but was perceived as somewhat lengthy. The interprofessional approach to the SAT could be a barrier for some institutions. Developing handouts in cooperation with persons concerned can be challenging but is highly gainful. Key messages As result of this project the 11 participating pilot units are one step closer to becoming HLHO. The concept of HLHO seems useful in improving health literacy.

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