IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1268: Moving towards a Comprehensive Approach for Health Literacy Interventions: The Development of a Health Literacy Intervention Model

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1268: Moving towards a Comprehensive Approach for Health Literacy Interventions: The Development of a Health Literacy Intervention Model International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15061268 Authors: Bas Geboers Sijmen A. Reijneveld Jaap A. R. Koot Andrea F. de Winter Low health literacy (HL) is associated with many negative health outcomes, and is a major challenge in public health and healthcare. Interventions to improve outcomes associated with HL are needed. In this paper, we aim to develop a comprehensive HL intervention model. We used a multimethod approach, consisting of (1) a literature review of articles listed in MEDLINE, presenting HL intervention models, (2) online consultation of international HL experts, and (3) two consensus meetings with members (n = 36 and 27) of a consortium studying HL among older adults (50+) in Europe. In our literature review, we identified twenty-two HL models, only a few of which focused explicitly on interventions. Sixty-eight health literacy experts took part in the online survey. The results from all three methods came together in a comprehensive HL intervention model. This model conceptualized interventions as potentially targeting five factors affecting HL outcomes: (1) individuals’ personal characteristics, (2) individuals’ social context, (3) communication between individuals and health professionals, (4) health professionals...
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