Differences in health literacy profiles of patients admitted to a public and a private hospital in Melbourne, Australia

Differences in health literacy profiles of patients admitted to a public and a private hospital in Melbourne, Australia

Abstract Background Health literacy refers to an individual’s ability to find, understand and use health information in order to promote and maintain health. An individual’s health literacy may also be influenced by the way health care organisations deliver care. The aim of this study was to investi...

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Main Authors: Rebecca L. Jessup, Richard H. Osborne, Alison Beauchamp, Allison Bourne, Rachelle Buchbinder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Health literacy
Literacy
Equity
Hospitals
Quality
Safety
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-2921-4

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