Adams Robert J, Stocks Nigel P, Wilson David H, Hill Catherine L, Gravier Susan, Kickbusch Ilona, Beilby Justin J
Discipline of Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia.
Aust Fam Physician. 2009 Mar;38(3):144-7.
Health literacy is the ability to understand and interpret the meaning of health information in written, spoken or digital form and how this motivates people to embrace or disregard actions relating to health.
This article aims to describe the concept of health literacy, its importance and its applications in the general practice setting.
Australia trails behind other western countries in practical applications of health literacy. Health literacy underpins the efficiency of consultations, health promotion efforts, and self management programs. Recognition of the health literacy status of individuals allows use of appropriate communication tools. This can save time and effort and improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes.
健康素养是理解和阐释书面、口头或数字形式的健康信息的含义，以及理解这些信息如何促使人们接受或忽视与健康相关行为的能力。
本文旨在描述健康素养的概念、其重要性及其在全科医疗环境中的应用。
在健康素养的实际应用方面，澳大利亚落后于其他西方国家。健康素养是诊疗效率、健康促进工作及自我管理项目的基础。了解个体的健康素养状况有助于使用恰当的沟通工具。这可以节省时间和精力，提高患者满意度及改善健康结局。
