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Review
. 2024 Jan-Mar;47(1):71-82.
doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000492.

Health Literacy Among Patients With Acute Coronary Artery Diseases: Predictors, Consequences, and Enhancing Strategies: A Review of the Literature

Maha K Aburadwan  1 , Ferial A Hayajneh
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Review

Health Literacy Among Patients With Acute Coronary Artery Diseases: Predictors, Consequences, and Enhancing Strategies: A Review of the Literature

Maha K Aburadwan et al. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2024 Jan-Mar.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to integrate evidence on predictors, consequences, in addition to the strategies for enhancing health literacy (HL) for patients with acute coronary artery diseases. An integrative review was conducted by searching four main electronic databases: the Web of Science, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and MEDLINE. Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final review process. The review identified the most common predictors, consequences, and relationship of HL with health outcomes in patients with acute coronary artery disease. In addition to the main strategies that enhance HL, patients with or at risk for acute coronary artery disease need a good level of HL to cope with the disease's consequences. It is recommended to include routine assessment and management of HL levels in acute coronary artery disease treatment protocols to improve clinical outcomes.

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