Behov for mere forskning i patienters sundhedskompetence [Need for more research in patients' health literacy]
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Sorensen, K.; Norgaard, O.; Maindal, H.T.
- Source
- Ugeskrift for Læger, 176(1), 40-43. Almindelige Danske Laegeforening
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0041-5782
This paper introduces the concept of health literacy to the Danish health field by sharing the definition, conceptual model and matrix from the European Health Literacy Survey (HLS-EU). The general results of the HLS-EU are presented to show how health literacy can be measured, and how limited health literacy is a challenge for various European countries. The fact that the term health literacy is not easily translated into Danish might be a barrier for its wider use and dissemination. However, this should not be an excuse for lack of attention or action in Danish health services.