Department of Cardiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, University Blvd, Galveston, Texas, United States
Case Report
Empowering Health Literacy in Low Socioeconomic Status Populations: A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Heart Failure
Author(s): Jessica Cox, Hannah Yu, Shayan Ravanassa, Elliott Hernandez, Gabrielle Hyde, Jenna Reisler, Elizabeth Davis* and Marysuna Wilkerson
Background: Socioeconomic status and health literacy are key factors in improving health outcomes. Among patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), this is especially important as patients must simultaneously manage their diet, exercise and medication regimen.
Objectives: To improve health literacy and understanding of CHF among low socioeconomic patients through educational binders.
Methods: Patients with a new diagnosis of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction were enrolled during their first visit to CHF clinic and provided an educational binder created by an interdisciplinary team. At each visit, patients were administered the health literacy questionnaire and the CHF education questionnaire until graduation from the program.
Results: Twenty-three patients were enrolled betw.. View More»
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