Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program

Health Literacy in Pediatrics 2012PersonHow do parents feel?• anxious• tired• stressed• frustratedHow literate are parents?Percent of Canadians 16 to 35 years of agewith below proficiency literacy skillsStatistics Canada (2005) Building on our competenciesProviders• What is the strongestpersonal factor inpredicting higher levelsof health literacy?You have acutesinusitisThat’s Why, thankgood,right?you!Canadian Council on Learning, 2008Daily readingCommon mistakesDelivering too much information, too fast.Using jargon and difficult language.Not checking for understanding.ProductsPrint and online informationis complexSay what?Health information is everywhere.Much of it is conflicting or confusing.I understand that therationale for undertakingthis procedure includesrestoration ofbiomechanical alignmentof affected segments inpreparation for continued,and more comfortable,deformity managementwith othoses.Over 1000 studies: Mismatch between reading level of materials and reading skills of adultsLindsay Wizowski, ext 46624Patient Education Services 3