Health literacy study for older patients
This study looks at how well older patients understand health information. If you or a loved one visit St. Peter's Hospital Geriatric Clinic, you may be able to join a simple survey about health literacy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a patient at St. Peter's Hospital Geriatric Clinic (new or returning).
- You or your caregiver are willing to answer questions about health literacy.
- You or your caregiver can give consent to join the study.
- You do not have severe behavioral symptoms that could get worse from extra questions.
- You are not currently sick with an acute illness that would prevent participation.
- You do not have a terminal illness that would make a 6-month follow-up call impossible.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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