Health literacy addresses the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.
Proposals for submission to this topic area may include evidence-informed: research, information and resources on optimizing health outcomes for individuals and communities with respect to health literacy, policy, programs, administration, counseling, equitable communication, advocacy, and public health initiatives. Information for this topic may also focus on: educational programs and public health initiatives that target prevention, provision of patient-centered care through knowledge-building and changing perspectives and health behaviors, and promotion of patient and family engagement in care. Additionally, information regarding interprofessional education, practice and/or research that addresses the implementation of interprofessional competencies specific to health literacy, communication, and public health initiatives would meet guidelines.
Proposals with a primary focus on: