Defining, assessing, and implementing organizational health literacy: barriers, facilitators, and tools - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Organizational health literacy (OHL) is increasingly recognized as a fundamental aspect of high-quality healthcare delivery, focusing on organizations' roles in enabling patients to access, understand, and use health information effectively. This systematic review synthesizes current research on OHL, focusing on its definitions, assessment tools, implemented practices, outcomes, and the factors influencing successful OHL integration within healthcare settings.

Methods

Guided by PRISMA and following a predefined registered protocol (PROSPERO 2024:CRD42024537425), this systematic review analyzed studies from six key databases, using targeted keywords associated with OHL. Eligibility criteria isolated research on OHL tools, practices, and outcomes in healthcare setti

SUBMITTER: Pelizzari N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023684 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature