Statistical Literacy in Hand and Upper-Extremity Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Statistical literacy is the ability of a patient to apply basic statistical concepts to their health care. Understanding statistics is a critical component of shared decision making. The purpose of this investigation was to define levels of statistical literacy in an upper-extremity (UE) patient population. We aimed to determine if patient demographics would be associated with statistical literacy.

Methods

An electronic survey was administered to a consecutive series of UE patients at a single institution. We recorded baseline demographics, Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation scores, the Berlin Numeracy Test (BNT), and General Health Numeracy Test. We also included a surgical risk question, which asked: "Approximately 3% of patients who get carpal tunnel surgery dev

SUBMITTER: Manzar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10721529 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature