Paris L, Lobbedez T, Châtelet V. Why is health literacy an essential component of health of individuals with chronic kidney disease.
Nephrol Ther 2024;
20:1-8. [PMID:
38567522 DOI:
10.1684/ndt.2024.71]
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Abstract
Health literacy (HL) is the ability of individuals to access, understand and use health information to improve their health. It is a multidimensional and contextual concept, whose definition has been enriched over time. Considered both as a health risk factor and a skill to be developed by individuals, HL also depends on the healthcare system in which patients have to navigate, and on healthcare professionals’ awareness of this concept. In order to promote shared decision-making and thus individual empowerment in the healthcare, HL should be at the core of the concerns of nephrology care teams.
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