2019 Publications
Distributed health literacy in the maternal health context in Vietnam – Shannon McKinn et al
Previous health literacy research has often focused on individual functional health literacy, ignoring the cultural contexts through which many people experience health care. We aimed to explore the nature of maternal health literacy among ethnic minority women in a low-resource setting in Vietnam.
Factors for supporting primary care physician engagement with patient apps for type 2 diabetes self-management that link to primary care: interview study – Julie Ayre et al
The health burden of type 2 diabetes can be mitigated by engaging patients in two key aspects of diabetes care: self-management and regular contact with health professionals. There is a clear benefit to integrating these aspects of care into a single clinical tool, and as [...]
Randomised trial of planning tools to reduce unhealthy snacking: implications for health literacy – Julie Ayre et al
Guidance to address health literacy often focuses on health education rather than tools to facilitate action, despite action being important for self-management. This study evaluated an online intervention informed by health literate design principles and behaviour change theory to reduce unhealthy snacking.
Health-related quality of life after diagnosis and treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer and association with type of surgical treatment – Brooke Nickel et al
Concerns around possible overdiagnosis and overtreatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) have been raised. Issues concerning health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after diagnosis and treatment of DTC are understudied in this patient group.