7 results on '"Dodson, Sarity"'
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2. Health Literacy in Selected Populations: Individuals, Families, and Communities from the International and Cultural Perspective.
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Levin-Zamir D, Leung AYM, Dodson S, and Rowlands G
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- Health Personnel, Humans, Communication, Cultural Competency, Health Education, Health Literacy
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International and cultural perspectives of health literacy help deepen the understanding of the global context within which health literacy plays an important role. Throughout this chapter, we explore the significance of health literacy initiatives, interventions, practices, and research for addressing health challenges on a variety of levels in the international and global context. More specifically, in this chapter, the notion of health literacy as a dynamic construct is introduced, after which we examine health literacy throughout the life course, emphasizing the impact of health literacy among children and the elderly in their families and in the community. Cultural norms and family interpersonal relations, and values influence health literacy and need to be considered when closing the health literacy disparities. Global trends of migration and immigration bring to the forefront the need for unravelling the complexity of health systems, for which health literacy plays a central role; health literacy initiatives address cultural differences between providers and patients to help narrow the communication gap. The importance of cultural competency among health care providers exemplifies how capacity building in health literacy is critical for maximizing the benefits to the public of the health care system. Health literacy provides a conceptual foundation for community participatory research, involving members of the public to take part in the planning, execution and evaluation of health education interventions. Throughout the chapter, selected case studies and picture boxes from around the globe, exemplify aforementioned topics of interest, showcased in the chapter. Practical recommendations for policy makers, practitioners and research are offered based on the studies conducted in the international context.
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- 2017
3. The systematic development of a complex intervention: HealthMap, an online self-management support program for people with HIV
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Millard, Tanya, Dodson, Sarity, McDonald, Karalyn, Klassen, Karen M., Osborne, Richard H., Battersby, Malcolm W., Fairley, Christopher K., and Elliott, Julian H.
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- 2018
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4. Health literacy in selected populations:Individuals, families, and communities from the international and cultural perspective
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Levin-Zamir, Diane, Leung, Angela Yee Man, Dodson, Sarity, Rowlands, Gillian, Peres, Frederico, Uwamahoro, Nadege, Desouza, Jyoshma, Pattanshetty, Sanjay, and Baker, Helen
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Economic growth ,Health Personnel ,education ,Participatory action research ,Context (language use) ,Health literacy ,Library and Information Sciences ,03 medical and health sciences ,cultural competency ,0302 clinical medicine ,Cultural diversity ,Health care ,Humans ,patient-provider communication ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Sociology ,Cultural Competency ,Health Education ,030505 public health ,business.industry ,Communication ,Capacity building ,digital health literacy ,Public relations ,Health Literacy ,Computer Science Applications ,media health literacy ,Health education ,0305 other medical science ,business ,Cultural competence ,Information Systems - Abstract
International and cultural perspectives of health literacy help deepen the understanding of the global context within which health literacy plays an important role. Throughout this chapter, we explore the significance of health literacy initiatives, interventions, practices, and research for addressing health challenges on a variety of levels in the international and global context. More specifically, in this chapter, the notion of health literacy as a dynamic construct is introduced, after which we examine health literacy throughout the life course, emphasizing the impact of health literacy among children and the elderly in their families and in the community. Cultural norms and family interpersonal relations, and values influence health literacy and need to be considered when closing the health literacy disparities. Global trends of migration and immigration bring to the forefront the need for unravelling the complexity of health systems, for which health literacy plays a central role; health literacy initiatives address cultural differences between providers and patients to help narrow the communication gap. The importance of cultural competency among health care providers exemplifies how capacity building in health literacy is critical for maximizing the benefits to the public of the health care system. Health literacy provides a conceptual foundation for community participatory research, involving members of the public to take part in the planning, execution and evaluation of health education interventions. Throughout the chapter, selected case studies and picture boxes from around the globe, exemplify aforementioned topics of interest, showcased in the chapter. Practical recommendations for policy makers, practitioners and research are offered based on the studies conducted in the international context.
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- 2017
5. Health literacy in selected populations: Individuals, families, and communities from the international and cultural perspective.
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Levin-Zamir, Diane, Leung, Angela Yee Man, Dodson, Sarity, Rowlands, Gillian, Peres, Frederico, Uwamahoro, Nadege, Desouza, Jyoshma, Pattanshetty, Sanjay, and Baker, Helen
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HEALTH literacy ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,PUBLIC health ,HEALTH education ,PREVENTIVE health services - Abstract
International and cultural perspectives of health literacy help deepen the understanding of the global context within which health literacy plays an important role. Throughout this article, we explore the significance of health literacy initiatives, interventions, practices, and research for addressing health challenges on a variety of levels in the international and global context. More specifically, the notion of health literacy as a dynamic construct is introduced, after which we examine health literacy throughout the life course, emphasizing the impact of health literacy among children and the elderly in their families and in the community. Cultural norms and family interpersonal relations, and values influence health literacy and need to be considered when closing the health literacy disparities. Global trends of migration and immigration bring to the forefront the need for unravelling the complexity of health systems, for which health literacy plays a central role; health literacy initiatives address cultural differences between providers and patients to help narrow the communication gap. The importance of cultural competency among health care providers exemplifies how capacity building in health literacy is critical for maximizing the benefits to the public of the health care system. Health literacy provides a conceptual foundation for community participatory research, involving members of the public to take part in the planning, execution and evaluation of health education interventions. Selected case studies and picture boxes from around the globe, exemplify aforementioned topics of interest. Practical recommendations for policy makers, practitioners and research are offered based on the studies conducted in the international context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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6. Development of the Organisational Health Literacy Responsiveness (Org-HLR) self-assessment tool and process.
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Trezona, Anita, Dodson, Sarity, and Osborne, Richard H.
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HEALTH literacy , *INFORMATION literacy , *HEALTH education , *PUBLIC health , *SOCIAL services - Abstract
Background: The World Health Organization describes health literacy as a critical determinant of health and driver of citizen empowerment and health equity. Several studies have shown that health literacy is associated with a range of socioeconomic factors including educational attainment, financial position and ethnicity. The complexity of the health system influences how well a person is able to engage with information and services. Health organisations can empower the populations they serve and address inequity by ensuring they are health literacy responsive. The aim of this study was to develop the Organisational Health Literacy Responsiveness self-assessment tool (Org-HLR Tool), and an assessment process to support organisations with application of the tool.Methods: A co-design workshop with health and social service professionals was undertaken to inform the structure of the tool and assessment process. Participants critiqued existing self-assessment tools and discussed the likely utility of the data they generate. A review of widely used organisational performance assessment tools informed the structure and self-assessment process. The Organisational Health Literacy Responsiveness (Org-HLR) Framework (with seven domains/24 sub-domains) provided the structure for the assessment dimensions of the tool. The performance indicators were drawn from raw data collected during development of the Org-HLR Framework.Results: Twenty-two professionals participated in the workshop. Based on the feedback provided and a review of existing tools, a multi-stage, group-based assessment process for implementing the Org-HLR Tool was developed. The assessment process was divided into three parts; i) reflection; ii) self-rating; and iii) priority setting, each supported by a corresponding tool. The self-rating tool, consistent with the Org-HLR Framework, was divided into: External policy and funding environment; Leadership and culture; Systems, processes and policies; Access to services and programs; Community engagement and partnerships; Communication practices and standards; Workforce. Each of these had 1 to 5 sub-dimensions (24 in total), and 135 performance indicators.Conclusions: The Org-HLR Tool and assessment process were developed to address a gap in available tools to support organisations to assess their health literacy responsiveness, and prioritise and plan their quality improvement activities. The tool is currently in the field for further utility and acceptability testing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2018
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7. Adding value to remote monitoring: Co-design of a health literacy intervention for older people with chronic disease delivered by telehealth - The telehealth literacy project.
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Banbury, Annie, Nancarrow, Susan, Dart, Jared, Gray, Len, Dodson, Sarity, Osborne, Richard, and Parkinson, Lynne
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HEALTH literacy , *OLDER people , *EDUCATIONAL technology , *ANGER management , *CHRONIC diseases , *LITERACY - Abstract
Objective: To co-design, test and evaluate a health literacy, chronic disease self-management and social support intervention for older people delivered by group videoconferencing into the home.Method: The Telehealth Literacy Project (THLP) was a mixed methods, quasi-experimental, non-randomised trial nested within a telehealth remote monitoring study. An intervention group (n = 52) participated in five, weekly videoconference group meetings lasting for 1.5 h and a control group (n = 60) received remote monitoring only. Outcomes were measured using the nine-scale Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) and two scales of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ). Semi-structured interviews and focus group data were thematically analysed.Result: At 3 month follow-up, univariate analysis identified small effects in the intervention group only, with improved health literacy behaviours (five HLQ scales) and self-management skills (two heiQ scales). ANOVA of HLQ scales indicated no significant differences between the two groups over time indicating a contributing effect of the remote monitoring project. Intervention participants reported improved perception of companionship, emotional and informational support.Conclusion: The THLP delivered with telemonitoring indicates potential to improve social support and some health literacy factors in older people.Practice Implications: Patient education can be delivered by group videoconferencing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2020
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