Literacy in the health professions today

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Carifio, James^; | Dagostino, Lorraine

Affiliations: University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 1 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA | 16 Royal Crest Road, Nashua, NH 03060, USA

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Abstract: Multiple literacies are needed to be successful in the health professions today. This article outlines five general types or spheres of literacies that health care workers, professionals and clients need to possess to some degree to function effectively in the current complexities and multiple areas of modern health. Examples of each kind or sphere of literacy are given as well as suggestions for how such literacies may be promoted in the workplace.

Keywords: Literacy, Workplace literacy, Healthcare literacy

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1996-7105

Journal: Work, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 31-36, 1996