From the publisher's website: Large groups in society, in particular people with low literacy, lack the necessary proactivity and problem-solving skills to be self-reliant. One omnipresent problem area where these skills are relevant regards filling in forms and questionnaires. These problems could be …

Background: Research within the framework of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) indicates that patients' autonomy is to be considered a critical health care outcome in its own right since it promotes improved mental and physical health. This paper presents an analysis of studies addressing communication …

In order to empower more people to become more selfreliant in society, interactive products and services should better match the skills and values of diverse user groups. In inclusive design, relevant end-user groups are involved early on and throughout the design and development process, leading …

Probleemstelling: Er is nog maar weinig bekend over effectieve voorlichting bij volwassenen met lage gezondheidsvaardigheden in de zorg. Vraagstelling: Wat is er bekend in de literatuur over hoe effectieve voorlichting qua vorm en inhoud er uit moet zien bij volwassenen met lage gezondheidsvaardigheden …

This longitudinal study compared the development of oral language and more specifically narrative skills (storytelling and story retelling) in children with specific language impairment (SLI) with and without literacy delay. Therefore, 18 children with SLI and 18 matched controls with normal literacy …

Comment on Briggs et al., Health literacy and beliefs among a community cohort with and without chronic low back pain [Pain 2010;150:275–283]