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The Impact of Health Literacy on Surgical Outcomes Following Radical Cystectomy
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health literacy ability obtain comprehend act medical information independent predictor health outcomes patients chronic health conditions however little reported regarding potential association health literacy surgical outcomes hypothesized patient complications radical cystectomy would associated health literacy sample 368 patients found higher health literacy scores determined brief health literacy screen associated decreased odds developing minor complications odds ratio 090 95 confidence interval 083 097 health literacy considered caring patients undergoing radical cystectomy serve potential indicator need additional resources improve postoperative outcomes