Health Literacy Among Older Adults A Systematic Literature Review

作者:Zamora Herlinda*; Clingerman Evelyn M
来源:Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2011, 37(10): 41-51.
DOI:10.3928/00989134-20110503-02

摘要

The purpose of this systematic literature review was to describe the empirical findings on health literacy in adults 65 and older. A systematic search for research studies from 1999 to early 2010 was conducted in MEDLINE and CINAHL databases. Articles were analyzed using the following foci: skills and health knowledge, functional health literacy, and health behaviors and health outcomes. Findings indicated that advancing age resulted in a significant increase in prevalence of inadequate health literacy. Further research is needed to develop evidence-based, culturally congruent interventions to improve health literacy among older adults.

  • 出版日期2011-10