Vanessa Duren?Winfield|Elijah O. Onsomu|Douglas Case|Michael Pignone|David P. Miller
Health Literacy and Computer-Assisted Instruction: Usability and Patient Preference
Winston-Salem State University|Winston-Salem State University|Wake Forest University|University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|Wake Forest University
authors investigated feasibility using computerassisted instruction patients varying literacy levels examining patients preferences learning ability use 2 computerbased educational programs total 263 participants 5074 years age varying health literacy levels interacted 1 2 educational computer programs part randomized trial colorectal cancer screening decision aid baseline postprogram evaluation survey completed half 56 participants limited health literacy regardless literacy level doctors commonly used source medical informationused frequently 85 limited adequate literacy patients multivariate logistic regression health insurance 235 p 06 computer use experience 039 p 03 predicted ability complete programs without assistance compared without health insurance prior computer use respectively although patients limited health literacy less computer experience majority completed programs without assistance stated learned would brochure future research investigate ways computerassisted instruction incorporated medical care enhance patient understanding