Health literacy in medication communication during hospital discharge: a qualitative study at an internal medicines ward in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

When discharged from hospital patients are often assumed to have sufficient health literacy (HL) to participate in their medical treatment and manage medical self-care after discharge. However, limited HL is a widespread concern and patient participation during discharge is lacking. In this study, we explore how HL influences medication communication during hospital discharge.

Design

A qualitative case study, comprising unstructured observations of patient-healthcare personnel (HCP) encounters followed by semistructured interviews. Data were analysed using content analysis.

Setting

An internal medicines ward at a university hospital in Norway.

Participant

Fifteen patients aged 40-89 years were included close to the day of discharge.

Results

The

SUBMITTER: Bengtsson KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9185673 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature