Global initiatives for improving health and medication literacy

Mohd Taufek, Nor Hidayah (2024) Global initiatives for improving health and medication literacy. In: Health Literacy in Medicines Use and Pharmacy. Academic Press, pp. 289-305. ISBN 9780128244074

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Abstract

Global initiatives in addressing health literacy have highlighted the specific measurement tools and action plans which are universal and applicable to various settings. These initiatives aim to reduce low health literacy levels through overcoming barriers and limitations in their implementation. The complexity of strategies, however, renders the interventions being applied primarily in resource constraint settings where health disparities are prominent. Conceptual frameworks have been utilized widely, but the evaluation of effectiveness of these initiatives requires regular monitoring and reporting by the responsible health authorities or agencies. The collaboration between multiple local stakeholders, and where possible, international organizations, is invaluable to improve the health outcomes in the population. Special attention needs to be focused on addressing low health and medication literacy in vulnerable groups and underserved communities. The health authorities globally have published and updated reliable sources and valid references for health and medication literacy initiatives to be adapted into local context. The impact of health and medication literacy initiatives were mixed, however, to a certain extent have improved health outcomes in some populations. The National Action Plan is one of the most impactful initiatives in implementing and reporting the effort at all levels, that involved the law guidance to ensure adherence to the evidence-based initiatives and outcome assessment. This chapter discusses key global initiatives for health and medication literacy.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Health literacy initiatives, medication literacy initiatives, The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tools (PEMAT); AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precaution Toolkit; CDC Clear Communication Index; Health Literacy Tool Shed; Clear & Simple
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy Practice Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	Nor Hidayah Mohd Taufek
Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2024 16:19
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2024 16:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116293

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