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Topic: Diabetes Mellitus
You will develop a health literacy-appropriate handout. Choose a health topic, describe your target audience, and create a handout that could be used to teach patients about your topic.
This handout is designed to be a quick and easy reference and filled with facts, definitions, helpful tips, checklists, and resources.
Include a primary communication objective.
Create an outline for the pamphlet, including headings and subheadings.
Use plain language and avoid medical jargon or technical terms.
Use visuals and graphics to enhance understanding.
Incorporate interactive features such as checklists or quizzes to engage the reader.
Ensure that the content is accurate and evidence-based.
Use health literacy assessment tools to determine if the pamphlet is at an appropriate reading level: Flesch Health Literacy Scale.
The first section contains fact sheets on health literacy, including a basic overview of the key concepts and definitions and information on health literacy and health outcomes.
The second section contains practical strategies for improving health literacy:
Improve the usability of health information and health services.
Build knowledge to improve decision-making.
Advocate for health literacy in your organization.
The third section contains a list of resources, including websites, research studies, and additional publications.