A5021712417- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Augmented Reality Applications
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
University of Leeds
2016-2025
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
2023
Prince Charles Hospital
2023
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
2021
Canadian Standards Association
2020
Emory University
2019
Universität Innsbruck
2019
Northwestern University
2014-2018
Queen Mary University of London
2014-2018
University College London
1993-2018
Treatment of dysplastic Barrett's oesophagus prevents progression to adenocarcinoma; however, the optimal diagnostic strategy for is unclear. The Cytosponge-trefoil factor 3 (TFF3) a non-endoscopic test oesophagus. aim this study was investigate whether offering patients on medication gastro-oesophageal reflux would increase detection compared with standard management.
Objective There is ongoing debate on whether health literacy represents a skill-based construct for self-management, or if it also more broadly captures personal 'activation' motivation to manage health. This research examines 1) the association between patient activation and as they are most commonly measured 2) independent combined associations of skills with physical mental Methods A secondary analysis baseline cross-sectional data from LitCog cohort older adults was used. Participants (n...
Abstract Objective To document disparities in registration and use of an online patient portal among older adults. Materials methods Data from 534 adults were linked with information the Northwestern Medicine Electronic Warehouse on functions (secure messaging, prescription reauthorizations, checking test results, monitoring vital statistics). Age, gender, race, education, self-reported chronic conditions, Newest Vital Sign health literacy measure available cohort data. Results Most patients...
Objective To investigate whether previously noted associations between health literacy and functional status might be explained by cognitive function. Data Sources/Study Setting Health Literacy Cognition in Older Adults (“LitCog,” prospective study funded National Institute on Aging). presented are from interviews conducted among 784 adults, ages 55–74 years receiving care at an academic general medicine clinic or one of four federally qualified centers Chicago 2008 to 2010. Study Design...
Uptake in the national colorectal cancer screening programme England varies by socioeconomic status. We assessed four interventions aimed at reducing this gradient, with intention of improving health benefits screening.
Information seeking is an important behavior for cancer prevention and control, but inequalities in the communication of information about disease persist. Conceptual models have suggested that low health literacy a barrier to seeking, fatalistic beliefs may be mediator this relationship. Cancer fatalism can described as deterministic thoughts external causes disease, inability prevent it, inevitability death at diagnosis. This study aimed examine associations between these constructs...
To investigate the relationships between social isolation, health literacy, and all-cause mortality, modifying effect of isolation on latter relationship.Data were from 7731 adults aged ≥50 years participating in Wave 2 (2004/2005) English Longitudinal Study Ageing. Social was defined according to marital/cohabiting status contact with children, relatives, friends, participation organizations. Scores split at median indicate (yes vs. no). Health literacy assessed as comprehension a medicine...
Background Limited health literacy is associated with worse physical function in cross-sectional studies. We aimed to determine if a risk factor for decline among older adults. Methods A longitudinal cohort of 529 community-dwelling American adults aged 55–74 years were recruited from an academic general internal medicine clinic and federally qualified centres 2008–2011. Health (Newest Vital Sign), age, gender, race, education, chronic conditions, body mass index, alcohol consumption,...
Background. Although there has been increasing interest in patient engagement, few measures are publicly available and suitable for patients with limited health literacy. Objective. We sought to develop a Consumer Health Activation Index (CHAI) use among diverse patients. Methods. Expert opinion, systematic literature review, focus groups, cognitive interviews were used create revise potential set of items. Psychometric testing guided by item response theory was then conducted 301...
Abstract Background: The Internet is a key provider of health information, but little known about its associations with cancer-preventive behaviors. This study investigated the between use and behaviors among older adults. Methods: Data were taken from Waves 1 to 5 (2002–2011) English Longitudinal Study Aging, cohort men women 50 years or in England, United Kingdom. was recorded at each wave. Breast colorectal screening, fruit vegetable consumption, physical activity, smoking Wave 5. Social,...