Assessment of literacy and numeracy skills related to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug labels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are widely used and have a potential for over-the-counter misuse. Limited health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes. Identification of new strategies to assess literacy and numeracy could be useful in targeting effective education initiatives.

Objective

To characterize numeracy and literacy skills related to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug labels in primary care patients.

Methods

Patients were recruited and consented over an 8-month period after their regular primary care visit. Demographic information was collected and two instruments were administered to assess literacy and numeracy skills: (1) a medication label literacy instrument focused on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (MedLit-NSAID) and

SUBMITTER: Jang SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407168 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature