Health Literacy: Pure and Simple

Authors: Koenig VE*

DOI: 10.23880/aphot-16000109

Volume 1, Issue 2

Abstract

Policy priorities and growing evidence indicates occupational and physical therapists need to consider their clients’ levels of health literacy if they are to provide effective, client-centered treatment [1]. Limited health literacy is associated with numerous adverse healthrelated outcomes, including higher overall health costs, excessive hospitalizations, and increased mortality rates [2].

Keywords: Health literacy; Occupational and physical therapists; Health care; Toolkit

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