Testing the reliability of the Health Literacy Questionnaire with carers of older adults receiving hospital care.

Elissa BurtonChristine ToyeSusan SlatyerAlessandro Ferrari JacintoJanice du PreezMary BronsonKeith D Hill

Published in: Australasian journal on ageing (2021)

The HLQ is a reliable tool for use with carers of older adults attending hospital. However, the length of time for completion of the HLQ may limit its feasibility for use by hospital staff and carers, given the high stress and time pressures of acute care.

Keyphrases

acute care
healthcare
physical activity
adverse drug
quality improvement
emergency department
health information
chronic pain
patient reported