Delving deeper into disparity: The impact of health literacy on the surgical care of breast cancer patients

作者: Jaclyn N. Portelli Tremont , Stephanie Downs-Canner , Ugwuji Maduekwe

DOI: 10.1016/J.AMJSURG.2020.05.009

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摘要: Abstract Background Breast surgical oncology is a unique field that involves complex cancer management and longstanding patient interactions with the healthcare system, making it potentially challenging for patients low health literacy. The purpose of this review to summarize current knowledge regarding literacy in breast identify future directions research potential intervention oncology. Data sources A search relevant literature querying PubMed Science Direct was performed included following keywords: literacy, cancer, oncology, surgery, outcomes, prevention, screening, utilization, chronic disease. Conclusions Limited may detrimentally affect understanding outcomes Identifying ways providers can improve utilization information important, surgeons have pivotal role. Further studies addressing needed order better optimize care patients.

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