Low health literacy is a major concern in healthcare. Statistics show that nearly 88% of Americans struggle with health literacy, and this issue is not evenly distributed across the population. Older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, non-native English speakers, low-income individuals, and those with limited education are more likely to face challenges in this area, leading to worse health outcomes and heightened risks of chronic disease disparities.
Improved health literacy leads to a reduction in barriers to participation, increased adherence to trial requirements, and better communication between patients and investigators. Use this checklist in discussions with your study team and any patient recruitment agencies you’re working with to ensure you’re launching patient-centric recruitment campaigns and advancing health equity in clinical research.
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