Why the study?
Few studies have evaluated gender differences in the relationship between health literacy and hospital readmission among patients with heart failure.
Does limited health literacy differentially impact the risk of hospital readmission between older men and women with heart failure?
Does limited health literacy differentially impact the risk of hospital readmission between older men and women with heart failure?
Older women with heart failure and limited health literacy are at a significantly higher risk of hospital readmission compared to men, highlighting the need for gender-tailored discharge planning and self-management counseling.
May warrant gender-specific health literacy screening at heart failure discharge; leaves open whether interventions reduce readmissions.
Few studies have addressed gender differences in the link between health literacy and hospital readmission among patients with heart failure. We found that older women with limited health literacy had a much higher risk of hospital readmission than did their male counterparts. Health professionals should be aware of gender differences in health literacy in discharge planning, including self-management counselling for older patients with heart failure.
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