DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY

May 22 2025HEALTH

Navigating Health Tech: The Hidden Struggle of Adults with Low Literacy in Germany

The world is going digital, and so is healthcare. Being able to use digital health tools is crucial. This ability is called digital health literacy. Unfortunately, not everyone is on board with this trend. In Germany, around 6. 2 million adults struggle with reading and writing. This makes it tough for them to use digital health tools. These adults are often left out...

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Decoding Health and Digital Skills for Better Bladder Cancer Care.

Bladder cancer can stick around and get worse if it’s not well-managed. So following treatment plans strictly is really important. Digital health literacy and general health literacy are trendy words for knowing how to use health information effectively. This was tested on a group of patients freshly diagnosed with non muscle invasive bladder cancer. Patients who kn...

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Spanish-Speaking Patients and Digital Health: A Closer Look

In the United States, language barriers often stand in the way of quality healthcare for Spanish-speaking individuals. These patients, often classified as having Limited English Proficiency (LEP), face unique challenges. Despite the potential of digital health technologies to bridge these gaps, there's a noticeable divide. Spanish-speaking LEP individuals aren't usin...

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