Characteristics
Domains assessed:
Organizational Health Literacy
Specific context:
Organizational Health Literacy
Cost:
Free
Psychometrics
Number of items:
57
Language of validated version:
English
Main article reference
Corresponding author
Jennifer Lynch
Description
Audit tool to assess literacy friendliness of healthcare setting, identify barriers for patients, and identify areas for improvement
Year Measure first Published: 2009
About This Measure
About the Validation of this Measure
Additional Notes:
In guide, audit tool is preceded by a toolkit which includes research findings about literacy in Ireland, a broad overview of what health literacy is, and best practices/guidance for communication in the healthcare setting. Audit is divided into the following sections: Literacy awareness, Navigation, Print materials / Use of visuals, Verbal communication, Websites and Kiosks
