Health literacy : new directions in research, theory and practice / edited by Robert A. Logan and Elliot R. Siegel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Logan, R.A.

Contributor:

Logan, Robert A., editor.

Siegel, Elliot R., editor.

IOS Press.

Series:

Studies in health technology and informatics ; v. 240.

Studies in health technology and informatics, 0926-9630 ; volume 240

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health literacy.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 479 pages) : illustrations.

Other Title:

Health Literacy

Place of Publication:

IOS Press, Incorporated.

Amsterdam : IOS Press, [2017]

System Details:

data file

Summary:

"New directions in health literacy research, theory, and practice' provides an introduction to health literacy research and practice and highlights similar scholarship in related disciplines. Although the book is intended primarily for health literacy researchers, practitioners and students, the editors suggest the book's diverse topics and approaches are of interest to health care and public health researchers, practitioners, and students in addition to scholars in related fields, such as health communication, science communication, consumer health informatics, library science, health disparities, and mass communication" --Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: Defining Health Literacy

Understanding the Conceptual Importance of the Differences Among Health Literacy Definitions / Andrew Pleasant

Developments and New Directions in Health Literacy Research

State of the Science of Health Literacy Measurement / Lauren A. McCormack

Measuring Health Literacy in General Populations: Primary Findings from the HLS-EU Consortium's Health Literacy Assessment Effort / Kristin Ganahl

Health Literacy: Insights and Issues / Rima E. Rudd

Developments and New Directions in Health Literacy Theory

Health Literary and the Arts: Exploring the Intersection / Robert A. Logan

Seeking an Expanded, Multidimensional Conceptual Approach to Health Literacy and Health Disparities Research / Robert A. Logan

Health Literacy and Vulnerable Populations

Assisting Vulnerable Communities: Canyon Ranch Institute's and Health Literacy Media's Health Literacy and Community-Based Interventions / Andrew Pleasant

Data-Driven Maternal Health Literacy Promotion and a Postscript on Its Implications / Lauren N. Carroll

Health Literacy Leadership

Roundtable on Health Literacy: Issues and Impact / Ruth Parker

U.S. National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy: A Model for Positive Organizational Change / Elizabeth Squire

Journey to Become a Health Literate Organization: A Snapshot of Health System Improvement / Cindy Brach

Role of Health Literacy in Professional Education and Training / Linda Aldoory

Developments and New Directions in Disciplines Similar to Health Literacy

Patient Activation and Health Literacy: What's the Difference? How Do Each Contribute to Health Outcomes / Judith Hibbard

Shared Decision Making Interventions: Theoretical and Empirical Evidence with Implications for Health Literacy / Lidia Horvat

Engaging Patients in Decision-Making and Behavior Change to Promote Prevention / Daniel R. Longo

Integrating Participatory Design and Health Literacy to Improve Research and Interventions / Linda Neuhauser

Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS): A Resource for Consumer Engagement and Health Communication Research / Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou

Relevance of Health Literacy to mHealth / Gary L. Kreps

Developments and New Directions in Health Literacy Practice

Global Health Systems and Policy Development: Implications for Health Literacy Research, Theory and Practice / Diane Levin-Zamir

Health Literacy in Selected Populations: Individuals, Families, and Communities from the International and Cultural Perspective / Gillian Rowlands

Libraries and Librarians: Key Partners for Progress in Health Literacy Research and Practice / Betsy Humphreys

Innovative Approaches in Chronic Disease Management: Health Literacy Solutions and Opportunities for Research Validation / Kirby L. Johnson

Learning from the Field and Its Listserv: Issues That Concern Health Literacy Practitioners / Julie McKinney

Social Media: A Path to Health Literacy / Catina O'Leary.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Health literacy.

ISBN:

9781614997900

161499790X

OCLC:

1012489914

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.