Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
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<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Literacy</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pediatrics</strong> 2012Who is most at risk?• born outside Canada• limited proficiency <strong>in</strong> English/French• low education• low <strong>in</strong>come, unemployed• older adults (over 65 yrs)Canadian Council on Learn<strong>in</strong>g, 2008; Rootman & Gordon-El-Bihbety, 2008Canadian Council on Learn<strong>in</strong>g: <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Literacy</strong> Map www.ccl-cca.caWhy does health literacy matter?Low health literacy is associated with:• poorer health• chronic disease• medication errors• less preventative care• more emergency care• <strong>in</strong>creased hospitalization• higher mortality (seniors)<strong>Health</strong> literacy impacts• Access to care• Patient safety• Quality of care• <strong>Health</strong> outcomesAHRQ, 2011; Canadian Council on Learn<strong>in</strong>g, 2008It’s a ‘silent epidemic’People with low health literacy:• Tend not to ask questions• Rely on other sources of <strong>in</strong>formation• Use effective cop<strong>in</strong>g skills• Don’t want you to know!Patients who nod and don’t ask questions are be<strong>in</strong>g polite.It doesn’t mean that they understand.What affects health literacy?<strong>Health</strong> literacy emerges from the<strong>in</strong>teraction among these factorsPersonProvidersProductsPlacesL<strong>in</strong>dsay Wizowski, ext 46624Patient Education Services 2
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