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Patient Education & Health Literacy: Health Literacy

Patient Education & Health Literacy resources

Quick Guide to Health Literacy

Health Literacy (Rochester Regional Health)
The Effects of Aging on Health Literacy
Health Literacy: Hidden Barriers and Practical Strategies (AHRQ)
Health literacy and patient safety (You Tube) From the AMA, this now-classic video is a "must" for all persons involved in patient care. 23:19 minutes
Health Literacy Fact Sheets from Center for Health Care Strategies, Inc.
Health literacy from A to Z, 2nd edition,
by Helen Osborne. In the HonorHealth JCL library. Call number WA590 OSB 2013
Health Literacy Out Loud (Podcasts) Hosted by Helen Osborne, of the Harvard School of Public Health.
Health Literacy Tool Shed Find the right health literacy measurement tool for your research.
Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit for Primary Care Practices from AHRQ. The basis of many patient education programs.
Ohio Health Literacy Partners
Excellent site for all things "health literacy" training.
Quick Guide to Health Literacy
The Ten Attributes of Health Literate Health Care Organizations
What is Health Literacy?
Health Literacy Online: A Guide for Simplifying the User Experience Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion