Exploring health literacy and preferences for risk communication among medical oncology patients.

Mariko Leanne CareyAnne HerrmannAlix HallElise MansfieldKristy Fakes

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Numeric risk information is understood by 17% to 65% of respondents, depending on the format. Interpretation of verbal risk information is highly variable, posing a risk of misunderstanding. Provision of information in both words and numbers may assist in aiding comprehension.

Keyphrases

health information
end stage renal disease
palliative care
healthcare
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
working memory
peritoneal dialysis
breast cancer risk