Assessment of psychometric properties of instruments for measuring health system literacy: A systematic review study protocol using COSMIN guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The healthcare system is complex, involving multiple interactions among individuals, organisations and systems. Many patients, particularly those with limited health system literacy, struggle to navigate it. A reliable instrument is crucial for accurately measuring individuals' navigational abilities. However, a systematic review of psychometric properties of existing instruments for measuring health system literacy has not been conducted. This review aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of methodological quality and measurement properties of these instruments.

Methods and analysis

A search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, APA Psyfor, SCOPUS, Web of Science and Google Scholar from the date the database was created to 14 December 2024. Eligible stu

SUBMITTER: Vo AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434790 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature