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Mobile Applications in Advancing Health Literacy: A Review of Methodologies, Participants, and Challenges

Mobile Applications in Advancing Health Literacy: A Review of Methodologies, Participants, and Challenges
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Author(s): John Paul P. Miranda (Don Honorio Ventura State University, Philippines)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
Source title: Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Manuel B. Garcia (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines)and Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida (University of Algarve, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.ch003

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Abstract

This scoping review explores the role of mobile applications in advancing health literacy, a critical aspect of modern healthcare. Health literacy, encompassing the ability to access, understand, and apply health-related information, significantly influences individual well-being and healthcare effectiveness. The review delves into various research findings, highlighting how mobile applications, with their widespread accessibility, have revolutionized the availability and usability of health information. By examining numerous studies, the review assesses how mobile applications not only enhance patient understanding and management of health conditions but also bolster healthcare professionals' proficiency. Through this exploration, the review underlines the necessity of integrating digital resources into healthcare strategies, thereby reinforcing the potential of mobile applications to significantly contribute to the advancement of health literacy.

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