Health Literacy and the Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist
- 1 May 2009
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Speech Language Hearing Association in American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
- Vol. 18 (2), 180-191
- https://doi.org/10.1044/1058-0360(2009/08-0005)
Abstract
Purpose This article reviews concepts of health literacy and discusses the role of speech-language pathologists in improving the health literacy of individuals with and without communication disorders. Method A literature review was completed of health literacy definitions, concepts, and health literacy assessment and intervention studies with various populations. A literature review was also conducted regarding health literacy or related studies in the field of speech-language pathology. Conclusion There is a paucity of information available on health literacy within the field of speech-language pathology. Suggestions are offered regarding increasing health literacy research and intervention by speech-language pathologists.Keywords
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