Literacy Skills of Long-Term Hospitalized Mental Patients

Coles, Gerald S.; Roth, Laura; Pollack, Irwin

doi:10.1176/ps.29.8.512

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“…Over one third of subjects did not complete high school (weighted mean of 37%; 95% CI, 32 to 41) and about half of all subjects were black (weighted mean of 55%; 95% CI, 48 to 62). Table 1 presents the studies included in this review; 10–94 an appendix (available online at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/products/journals/suppmat/jgi/jgi40245/jgi40245.htm) includes the literacy rates and demographic characteristics for each of the studies. The first section of Table 1 presents studies conducted with the REALM, the second section presents studies conducted with versions of the TOFHLA, and the third section presents studies conducted with all other measures.…”

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The prevalence of limited health literacy

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A pooled analysis of published reports on health literacy cannot provide a nationally representative prevalence estimate. This systematic review exhibits that limited health literacy, as depicted in the medical literature, is prevalent and is consistently associated with education, ethnicity, and age. It is essential to simplify health services and improve health education. Such changes have the potential to improve the health of Americans and address the health disparities that exist today.

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The prevalence of limited health literacy

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“…The importance of readable information is underlined by the fact of high rates of illiteracy among patients with mental illnesses. Although no recent data on illiteracy in this population are available, two studies in the USA reported that 50% of hospitalized psychiatric patients are functionally illiterate [43,44].…”

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The impact of informing psychiatric patients about their medication: a systematic review

2007

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The included studies suggested a positive impact on adherence and knowledge. As only one study assessed patient's satisfaction, no definitive conclusions can be made. No significant differences were observed for frequency of side-effects, relapse or admission rates, symptoms and quality of life. Studies on the cost-effectiveness of such interventions need to be performed. In general, more well-designed studies with good methodological quality in this research domain are needed.

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“…Historically, around half of young adult patients admitted to in-patient psychiatric facilities were found to be functionally illiterate, 15 and a similar level was found in long-stay adult patients. 16,17 In community settings about three-quarters of patients at a walk-in psychiatric clinic had a reading age below the 8th grade (13 years old). 18 Poor reading skills are also associated with a range of psychiatric disorders in young people.…”

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Information and readability issues for psychiatric patients: e-learning for users

2010

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Aims and methodThe level of reading ability required to understand written information about key mental health issues designed for service users is examined. Information was taken from four reputable internet sources and analysed for readability. The relevant literature in relation to psychiatric patients and literacy is reviewed and potential solutions are proposed.ResultsA considerable proportion of the available information has a reading age at or above 14 years. Some organisations appear better than others in providing information at a more appropriate level of reading ability.Clinical implicationsWritten information aimed at users of psychiatric services may not take into account that they are more likely to have impaired reading ability, even though they might not have an identified intellectual disability. Professionals who develop written materials can use tools in word processing software to assist with the appropriate development of these materials. Information technology could in the future provide information directed at users of psychiatric services that does not rely so heavily on written material.

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Literacy Skills of Long-Term Hospitalized Mental Patients

Cited by 12 publications

References 2 publications

The prevalence of limited health literacy

The prevalence of limited health literacy

The impact of informing psychiatric patients about their medication: a systematic review

Information and readability issues for psychiatric patients: e-learning for users

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