The relationship between health literacy and quality of life among frequent users of health care services: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although health literacy and quality of life are important concepts in health care, the link between them is unclear, especially for a population of frequent users of health care services with chronic diseases. Low health literacy is a common problem that has been linked to several negative health outcomes. Quality of life is an important health outcome in patient-centered care. Frequent users of health care services are a vulnerable population that deserves attention due to high costs and negative outcomes such as lower quality of life and higher mortality. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between health literacy and the physical and mental components of quality of life among frequent users of health care services with chronic diseases.

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SUBMITTER: Couture EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5500997 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature