Müberra Devrim Güner|Perihan Elif Ekmekçi
A Survey Study Evaluating and Comparing the Health Literacy Knowledge and Communication Skills Used by Nurses and Physicians
TOBB University of Economics and Technology|TOBB University of Economics and Technology
health literacy hl considered interaction demands health systems skills individuals current global approach demands health professionals accountable universal precautions approach improve communication skills employ strategies confirm patients understanding aim study assess knowledge attitude health care professionals hcps hl communication skills effect practices compare findings among subgroups hcps online crosssectional survey involving 29 items developed sociodemographic professional characteristics knowledge attitude practices evaluation health care professionals reached occupational organizations social media platforms among 277 participants answered questions 184 physicians 78 nurses 3799 physicians 1842 nurses heard term hl survey participants stated willingness receive informationtraining subject knowing hl level would change approach outcomes patients nurses using variety methods improve communication patients considered hcps lack knowledge concept hl neglect hl obstacles evaluation physicians results emphasize urgent need initiatives taken improve awareness hcps hl subsequent incorporation initiatives daily health care services provide nurses awareness hl higher already better incorporating hlsensitive items practices graduate continuing education programs need modified improve hl knowledge hcps positive effects health care current structure roles responsibilities professions needs improved make hl sensitive