Health literacy in cancer care: A systematic review

CONCLUSION: The results indicate that limited HL is prevalent in the cancer population and should be acknowledge in everyday practice to meet health equity. Our awareness about sociodemographic factors and its association with HL, may enhance adherence to cancer treatment and quality of life, and lower physical and emotional distress.PMID:38608377 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102582

Source: European Journal of Oncology Nursing - April 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: C Ryman C Warnicke S Hugosson A-B Zakrisson K Dahlberg Source Type: research