Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Leondina Campanozzi, Filippo Gibelli, Paolo Bailo, Giulio Nittari, Ascanio Sirignano, Giovanna Ricci
Summary: Healthcare in the third millennium relies heavily on technological devices and services, especially telemedicine. To effectively deliver digital medicine services, users need to be digitally literate. Through a literature review, we found that digital literacy is crucial in determining the effectiveness of telemedicine and digital medicine services, but with certain limitations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Hye Jin Nam, Sujin Lee, Han Nah Park, Bohye Kim, Ju Young Yoon
Summary: This study aims to identify the components and characteristics of health literacy interventions for people with disabilities and explore the outcomes in terms of health literacy competencies. A systematic review of ten selected studies found that only a few studies have addressed the low-health literacy of people with disabilities, suggesting a need for further and more rigorous interventions to improve health literacy among this population.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Melanie Trypke, Ferdinand Stebner, Joachim Wirth
Summary: Regarding the redundancy effect in multimedia learning environments, more consistency is needed in the theoretical assumptions and investigation of this effect. The current research lacks a comprehensive account of different redundant scenarios and provides little conceptual guidance on how learning processes are affected by different types of redundancy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ismaila Ouedraogo, Borlli Michel Jonas Some, Kiemute Oyibo, Roland Benedikter, Gayo Diallo
Summary: The African gaming industry is thriving due to the widespread availability of affordable phones and an increase in mobile phone users. Mobile serious games have been developed and implemented to encourage healthy behavior change in rural communities, particularly in promoting health literacy in rural Africa. This study examines the use of mobile serious games in healthcare education, identifies design challenges, proposes solutions, and discusses the customization of persuasive games for rural African populations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ana Leticia Silva Coelho, Ravely Casarotti Orlandelli
Summary: This literature review focuses on the immobilization of microbial lipases and their applications in the food industry. Different immobilization techniques and support types are discussed, along with various application areas such as synthesis of fatty acids, flavorings, and antioxidants, among others. The characteristics of enzyme/support systems and their properties are also analyzed, with consideration for the sensitivity and cost of the production process.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
C. Otten, N. Kemp, M. Spencer, R. Nash
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the literature on the development of health literacy in children. The findings suggest that childhood is an optimal time for promoting health literacy and primary schools are ideal settings for its development. The study also identified six core characteristics of health literacy education that can promote its development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Biology
Rocco Palumbo
Summary: Organizational health literacy is crucial in promoting patient-centered care and empowering patients to actively participate in health promotion and risk prevention. However, barriers such as limited resources and time constraints hinder the transition towards health literate healthcare organizations. Initiatives are needed to train a health literate workforce and assess organizational health literacy to enhance patient engagement and contribution to preventive medicine.
YALE JOURNAL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yu Qing Huang, Laura Liu, Zahra Goodarzi, Jennifer A. Watt
Summary: In Canada, there is a need to measure the electronic health literacy of older adults to ensure equitable access to virtual care. This study examined the diagnostic accuracy of eHealth literacy tools and identified shortcomings in their validation in older adults.
Review
Information Science & Library Science
Evgenia Vassilakaki, Valentini Moniarou-Papaconstaninou
Summary: Health literacy has become a priority issue in public health, and libraries and librarians play a crucial role in promoting health literacy, offering training programs, and collaborating with other stakeholders.
JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathryn S. Tomsho, Erin Polka, Stacey Chacker, David Queeley, Marty Alvarez, Madeleine K. Scammell, Karen M. Emmons, Rima E. Rudd, Gary Adamkiewicz
Summary: This study identifies means of enhancing accessibility of indoor air quality data report-back materials for participants. The use of health literacy tools to create and evaluate environmental data report-back materials ensures their accessibility.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xinxin Wang, Wei Luan
Summary: The research on digital health literacy among older adults is still in its infancy, and further development is needed in terms of assessment tools and intervention methods.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Keonhee Kim, Sangyoon Shin, Seungyeon Kim, Euni Lee
Summary: Through a systematic literature review and meta-analysis, the study found a moderate correlation between eHealth literacy and health-related behaviors, indicating that eHealth literacy can mediate the process by which health-related information leads to changes in health-related behaviors.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Communication
Jesus Valverde-Berrocoso, Alberto Gonzalez-Fernandez, Jesus Acevedo-Borrega
Summary: Disinformation poses a significant challenge to democratic systems in open societies, and education plays a crucial role in addressing this issue. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review and content analysis, uncovering important findings on the educational dimension and pedagogical approaches, such as the role of multiliteracies, competency development strategies, and the value of civic education.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Synne Groufh-Jacobsen, Anine Christine Medin
Summary: Young people's transition into adulthood is a critical period to establish proper eating behaviors, thus exploring food literacy competencies in this age group is crucial. However, there is limited research on food literacy in youth. This paper aims to summarize the tools used to measure food literacy and nutrition literacy in youth aged 16-24 years in the past 5 years. A mini-literature review identified a scarcity of comprehensive tools for measuring food literacy in youth, highlighting the need for further research and development.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Enming Zhang, Zhengyue Dai, Suxing Wang, Xiaolong Wang, Xian Zhang, Qiong Fang
Summary: This review summarizes the relationship between Vaccine literacy (VL) and vaccination, including vaccine hesitancy, vaccination attitude, vaccination intention, and vaccination uptake. After conducting a systematic search and following the PRISMA recommendations, 21 articles were selected. The association between VL and vaccine hesitancy across different populations remains unclear, and future studies should focus on developing additional assessment methods and conducting prospective cohort and longitudinal studies to determine the causal relationship between VL and vaccination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Danielle M. McCarthy, Howard S. Kim, Scott Hur, Patrick M. Lank, Christine Arroyo, Lauren A. Opsasnick, Katherine Piserchia, Laura M. Curtis, Michael S. Wolf, D. Mark Courtney
Summary: This study found that patients visiting the emergency department for acute pain were prescribed a median of 12 pills of hydrocodone-acetaminophen and consumed low quantities, with 92.5% having leftover pills after 10 days.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Grace M. Perez-Benzo, Kimberly Muellers, Shiqi Chen, Bian Liu, Emilia Bagiella, Rachel O'Conor, Michael S. Wolf, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Alex D. Federman
Summary: In this study, COPD and hypertension patients were classified into three clusters based on self-management behaviors, with significant differences observed among the clusters in all behaviors except for inhaler technique. Physical activity was found to be the primary distinguishing variable.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kieran Maroney, Laura M. Curtis, Lauren Opsasnick, Kayla D. Smith, Morgan R. Eifler, Amy Moore, Joel Wedd, Michael S. Wolf, Rachel E. Patzer
Summary: This study found that kidney and liver transplant recipients who routinely use patient portals have higher eHealth literacy scores compared to non-routine users and non-users. The results suggest a positive relationship between routine portal usage and higher eHealth literacy among transplant recipients.
CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Eva Svehlikova, Ines Mursic, Thomas Augustin, Christoph Magnes, David Gerring, Jan Jezek, Daniela Schwarzenbacher, Maria Ratzer, Michael Wolf, Sarah Howell, Leon Zakrzewski, Martina Urschitz, Bernd Tschapeller, Christina Gatschelhofer, Franz Feichtner, Fiona Lawrence, Thomas R. Pieber
Summary: AT247 exhibited earlier onset, exposure, and offset of insulin compared to IAsp and faster IAsp, leading to enhanced early glucose-lowering effect, making it a promising candidate for improving postprandial glycemic control.
Letter
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sophia Weiner-Light, Michael S. Wolf
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Irina Mindlis, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Michael S. Wolf, Rachel O'Conor, Alex D. Federman
Summary: Depressive symptoms in older adults with asthma are significantly associated with the overall count of comorbidities, but not with the count of comorbidities with self-management intensive needs. Further evaluation is warranted to understand how comorbid illnesses contribute to depressive symptoms in this population, given the impact of depression on asthma outcomes.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jessie Chin, Huaping Wang, Adam W. Awwad, James F. Graumlich, Michael S. Wolf, Daniel G. Morrow
Summary: This study investigates how patient health literacy, processing capacity, and illness knowledge impact memory for medication purposes among patients with diabetes. The results suggest a relationship between health literacy and processing capacity, as well as health knowledge, with evidence that knowledge can compensate for limited processing capacity. These findings support the process-knowledge model of health literacy.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Marina Serper, Daniela P. Ladner, Laura M. Curtis, Sumi S. Nair, Scott Hur, Mary J. Kwasny, Bing Ho, John Friedewald, Peter P. Reese, Michael M. Abecassis, Michael S. Wolf
Summary: The "TAKE IT" strategy aims to monitor and optimize medication adherence among kidney transplant recipients, with the goal of preventing complications resulting from inadequate immunosuppressive medication adherence. The effectiveness and feasibility of this strategy will be evaluated in a patient-randomized controlled trial at two large transplant centers.
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL TRIALS
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Dustin Kee, Rachel O'Conor, Juan P. Wisnivesky, Michael S. Wolf, Alex D. Federman
Summary: Concern about non-asthma chronic conditions, but no other illness beliefs or patient characteristics, were associated with retention in an asthma self-management support intervention. Further research is needed to better understand why patients drop out of asthma behavioral intervention studies.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rachel O'Conor, Morgan Eifler, Andrea M. Russell, Lauren Opsasnick, Marina Arvanitis, Allison Pack, Laura Curtis, Julia Yoshino Benavente, Michael S. Wolf
Summary: Caregivers for older adults with multiple chronic conditions categorized into three types of assistance: Actively Involved, Peripherally Involved, and Not Involved, with a strong preference for autonomy in medication management.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Parul Agarwal, Jenny Lin, Kimberly Muellers, Rachel O'Conor, Michael Wolf, Alex D. Federman, Juan P. Wisnivesky
Summary: In older COPD patients, health literacy and illness and medication beliefs play a role in medication adherence, with medication concerns and necessity mediating the relationship between health literacy and adherence.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Medical Informatics
Kara L. Jacobson, Juliette Faughnan, Laurie Myers, Amy Dubost, Lisa Courtade, Scott von Lutcken, Christine McCrary Sisk, Suzanne Gregory, Anita Cunningham, Cathryn Gunther, Michael S. Wolf
Summary: This study describes an innovative methodology to optimize user understanding of patient medication labeling by applying evidence-based health literacy principles. The study found that this approach was particularly effective for individuals with limited health literacy.
THERAPEUTIC INNOVATION & REGULATORY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Terry C. Davis, Robbie Beyl, Mohammad A. N. Bhuiyan, Adrienne B. Davis, John A. Vanchiere, Michael S. Wolf, Connie L. Arnold
Summary: This study examined COVID-19 concerns, vaccine acceptance, and trusted information sources among patients in a safety-net health system in Louisiana. The findings showed that participants viewed COVID-19 as a serious threat to public health, with variations among different demographic groups. The majority of participants had received the COVID-19 vaccine, and females were more likely to be vaccinated. Physicians were considered the most trusted source of vaccine information, while social media was the least trusted.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Stephanie Ruth Young, Emily Gardiner Lattie, Andrew B. L. Berry, Lynn Bui, Greg Joseph Byrne, Julia Noelani Yoshino Benavente, Michael Bass, Richard C. Gershon, Michael S. Wolf, Cindy J. Nowinski
Summary: This study described the design and proposed implementation of a remote cognitive screening app called MyCog Mobile, which aims to facilitate cognitive screening before annual wellness visits in primary care settings. The findings suggest that primary care clinicians and clinic administrators are motivated to adopt a remote cognitive screening process if it saves time, and older adult patients are interested in completing screeners on a smartphone, with potential benefits such as time-saving and privacy.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Laura M. Curtis, Mary J. Kwasny, Lauren Opsasnick, Rachel M. O'Conor, Julia Yoshino-Benavente, Morgan Eifler, Alex D. Federman, Drew Altschul, Michael S. Wolf
Summary: A study found a negative relationship between age and health literacy over time, with older adults possibly experiencing declining health literacy as they age, especially when self-care demands increase. Clinicians are recommended to strengthen strategies to assess and respond to limited health literacy, particularly in patients aged 70 and older.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Noora Jawad, Faisal F. Hakeem, Wael Sabbah
Summary: This study aims to examine socioeconomic and ethnic variations in the provision of health advice by dental professionals. The findings indicate the prominent roles of education level, ethnicity, and smoking status in the provision of health advice. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to promote equity and cultural competence in delivering health advice in dental settings.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine Miles, Bernadette O'Neill, Shuangyu Li
Summary: This study conducted a meta-ethnography to identify and synthesize guidance for optimizing feedback interactions in undergraduate clinical communication simulations. The findings led to the development of a new Feedback Kidney Model, which can guide medical education and future research on feedback in promoting learning. Incorporating meta-cognitive training and utilizing the model can help improve students' learning and communication with patients through on-site face-to-face feedback.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen Van de Velde, Ann Van Hecke, Kristof Eeckloo, Simon Malfait
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of experience-based co-design as a method for designing bedside handover in mental health care, and finds that it is a suitable method for enhancing patient involvement in nursing handovers in a general hospital's mental healthcare unit.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yasmine Probst, Maddison Luscombe, Marta Hilfischer, Vivienne Guan, Lauren Houston
Summary: This study explores the interpretation of MS-targeted nutrition messages using semi-structured interviews. The findings reveal that dietary changes made by patients with MS after diagnosis are a coping mechanism to address uncertainty, fear of disease progression, and the risk of relapse. The admiration and skepticism towards extremist MS diets depend on individual vulnerability and support from healthcare professionals. The unique MS journey influences the interpretation of the messages, driven by engagement, practicality, and credibility.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aisha T. Langford, Kerli Orellana, Nancy Buderer, Katerina Andreadis, Stephen K. Williams
Summary: This study examined the associations between digital health, sociodemographic factors, and medical conditions on patient-centered communication (PCC). The results suggested that age, education level, household income, and history of hypertension were related to the quality of PCC.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Danielle Huisman, Taylor Burrows, Louise Sweeney, Kirsty Bannister, Rona Moss-Morris
Summary: This study found limited information on symptoms during remission of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on readily searchable patient websites, which fails to adequately explain the persistence of symptoms during remission for patients.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bethan Benwell, Maria Erofeeva, Catrin S. Rhys
Summary: This study examined how language choices made by call handlers affect the progress of complaint calls and the stance of the callers. The findings showed that displaying affiliation at relevant moments in the conversation helps advance the call and de-escalate the complaint, while the absence or misplacement of affiliation may lead to escalation. Early intervention in establishing affiliation with the caller's concerns and reasoning is crucial for de-escalation.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah V. Hantzmon, Clemontina A. Davenport, Maya N. Das Gupta, Temi A. Adekunle, Sarah E. Gaither, Maren K. Olsen, Sandro O. Pinheiro, Kimberly S. Johnson, Hannah Mahoney, Allison Falls, Lauren Lloyd, Kathryn I. Pollak
Summary: This study examined the impact of racial differences on patient trust and distrust in physician-patient interactions through audio-recorded cardiologist-patient encounters. The results showed that Black patients had lower expressions of trust and a higher level of guardedness compared to White patients. It suggests that White clinicians can improve communication with Black patients to increase expressions of trust.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caitlin S. Sayegh, Ellen Iverson, Karen K. Macdonell, Shinyi Wu, Marvin Belzer
Summary: This study applied a Supportive Accountability Model to examine youth's perception of remote human coaching and automated reminders for medication adherence. The findings indicated that both coaching and automated reminders were effective in improving adherence, with coaching being viewed as more potent and engaging. Phone calls enhanced the sense of supportive accountability, but texts were more convenient and flexible. Individual preferences varied.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jennifer Necci Dineen, Mitchell Doucette, Mekaila Carey, Kerri M. Raissian
Summary: This paper aims to understand the facilitators and barriers perceived by general practice physicians in initiating anticipatory guidance around firearm safety. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 GPs to explore their perspectives. Barriers to providing secure firearm storage counseling include inadequate screening mechanisms, limited understanding of who is at risk for firearm injury, time pressures, concerns about patient receptivity, and a need for training. Structural issues need to be addressed before focusing on how to have conversations about firearm safety.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henrike J. Westerink, Cato C. Bresser, Mirjam M. Garvelink, Cornelia F. van Udenkraan, Ouisam Zouitni, Hans A. J. Bart, Philip J. van der Wees, Paul B. van der Nat
Summary: This study aims to explore the perspectives and needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients regarding the use of outcome data in consultations. The findings indicate that HCPs do not routinely use aggregated outcome data in consultations due to various barriers. Patients, however, consider aggregated outcome data important but have different preferences based on their health conditions.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bronwyn Newman, Mashreka Sarwar, Ashfaq Chauhan, Reema Harrison
Summary: Co-facilitation presents an opportunity to address inequity in codesign, and through our experiences in the CanEngage project, we have identified three mechanisms to promote equity.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andre Vaagan, Mette Haaland-Overby, Alison Axisa Eriksen, Kari Fredriksen, Vibeke Stenov, Cecilie Varsi, Brynja Ingadottir, Bryan Richard Cleal, Anita Royneberg Alvheim, Karl Fredrik Westermann, Hilde Stromme, Olof Birna Kristjansdottir
Summary: This study summarizes the recent evidence on the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of videoconference group-based patient and caregiver education. The results suggest that this education approach is highly feasible and acceptable, and may improve health outcomes for participants. However, the evidence of effectiveness is limited and the quality of studies varies. Further research is needed to establish the effectiveness of this education approach for different patient and caregiver groups.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Momoka Igarashi, Takayuki Kawaguchi, Takuma Shiozawa, Sosei Yamaguchi
Summary: The study aims to identify conversation topics, who initiated the topics, and differences in topics with and without the use of a shared decision-making (SDM) tool in psychiatric outpatient consultations. The findings show that daily life issues, especially related to work, were the main topics discussed, and the SDM tool seems to facilitate discussion of patients' concerns.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qiwei Luna Wu, Grace Ellen Brannon
Summary: This study explores how patient-centered communication, media, and organizational factors influence patients' intentions to use telehealth. The findings suggest that positive healthcare experiences, organizational support, and quality media designs are associated with telehealth adoption.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2024)
