Camilla Elena Magi, Stefano Bambi, Laura Rasero, Yari Longobucco, Khadija El Aoufy, Carla Amato, Ercole Vellone, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi, Chiara Lorini, Paolo Iovino
Self-care plays a critical role in symptom recognition, management, and risk factor modification for patients with chronic illnesses. Despite its significance, self-care levels in this population are generally poor. Health literacy (HL) is pivotal for promoting effective self-care, yet the association across specific chronic illnesses remains fragmented and conflicting. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis will be conducted. Inclusion criteria encompass quantitative studies involving adult patients with at least one chronic illness reporting on the association between a measure of HL and one or more elements of self-care behaviors as outcomes...
March 31, 2024: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)