Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media (Hardcover)

Increasing health literacy among patients is a difficult task as medical jargon and healthcare directions can be overwhelming and difficult to comprehend. In today's digital world, people are more connected than ever before and have the ability to find healthcare information in a way that was not possible in recent years. Mass media and social media have become particularly influential in conveying health information to the public. With the amount of misinformation being spread, coupled with poor health literacy skills, it is imperative that new strategies and policies are undertaken to ensure that patients and the general public receive accurate information and are appropriately educated in order to provide them with the best possible knowledge and care. The Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient Communication and Mass Media provides an overview of the importance of health literacy and the various means to achieve health literacy for patients using several strategies and elements such as patient communication and mass media. The book covers health awareness challenges that have been faced recently and historically and pushes for better patient-provider communication. The book also examines the use of social media, virtual support groups, and technological tools that aid in the facilitation of health knowledge. Covering a range of key topics such as patient safety, health illiteracy, and eHealth, this anthology is crucial for healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, students, and those interested in understanding the importance of health literacy and how it connects to media and communication.

General

Imprint:	IGI Global
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2021
Authors:	Information Resources Management Association
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	663
ISBN-13:	978-1-66842-414-8
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Medical counselling Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > General
LSN:	1-66842-414-2
Barcode:	9781668424148

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