Health Literacy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes, Predictors and Barriers.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, requires complex treatment and active patient participation. Health literacy (HL), defined as the ability to access, understand, and apply health information, is a key factor influencing adherence, self-management, and quality of life in chronic illness. However, evidence regarding HL in IBD remains limited and fragmented. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing literature on HL in IBD, exploring its impact on outcomes, as well as its predictors and barriers. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library identified studies published between January 2000 and August 2025 in English or Italian. Eligible studies examined HL among ad

SUBMITTER: Mercuri C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12693092 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature