terveyslukutaitoon
Terveyslukutaito, or health literacy, refers to the knowledge, motivation and competencies needed to access, understand, appraise and apply health information in order to make informed decisions about health care, disease prevention and health promotion. It encompasses both traditional sources of information and digital health information, and includes the ability to navigate the health system, communicate with professionals and engage in self-care.
The concept is linked to health outcomes and the use of health services. Individuals with higher health
Measurement and scope are often based on standardized tools that assess accessing, understanding, evaluating and applying
Determinants of health literacy include education, digital access, cultural and linguistic accessibility, and health system design.
Efforts to improve health literacy focus on plain language communication, teach-back techniques, culturally and linguistically appropriate