Health Literacy and Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis

Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2016 Jun;22(3):947-50. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000320.

Abstract

Health literacy is an important consideration when managing patients with multiple sclerosis. Literacy impacts comprehension about patient condition, participation in medical decision making, and compliance with treatment plans. Awareness of health literacy allows clinicians to tailor their approach to individual patients and improve the overall care of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Literacy / methods*
  • Health Literacy / standards
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Multiple Sclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Multiple Sclerosis / drug therapy*
  • Physician-Patient Relations*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents