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eHealth and health literacy: a research methodology review

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Mackert, Michael, Champlin, Sara E., Holton, Avery, Muñoz, Isaac I., Damásio, Manuel José·2014·Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
DOI 10.1111/jcc4.12044
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The development of e-health may provide powerful tools to improve health, but users' health literacy plays a role in their ability to make the most of e-health applications. This study reviewed research focused on e-health and health literacy, using content analysis to assess 95 articles from 2000 to 2010 to provide an overview of work done in this emerging field. Articles were coded for use of theory, research methods, and clarity of reporting study results. Findings indicate a lack of theory-driven design and evaluation of e-health applications, low use of established general health literacy measures, and interdisciplinary work with somewhat limited contributions by communication scholars. Implications for advancing this field of research are discussed.

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  • Interventions to improve health literacy have included using simple language, presenting information in audio-visual formats, tailoring content to individual needs, and other forms of interactivity.

    “Interventions to improve health literacy have included using simple language, presenting information in audio-visual formats, tailoring content to individual needs, and other forms of interactivity.[45][46][47]”

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  1. Kaid, L. L. (1989). Content analysis. In P. Emmert & L. L. Barker (Eds.), Measurement of communication behavior (pp. 197-217). New York: Longman.
  2. Riffe, D., Lacy, S., & Fico, F. G. (2005). Analyzing media messages: Using quantiative content analysis in research (2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

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Authors
Mackert, M., Champlin, S. E., Holton, A., Muñoz, I. I., & Damásio, M. J.
Affiliations
  • The University of Texas at Austin (US)
  • Southwest Airlines (United States) (US)
  • Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias (PT)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Published
2014-04
Volume
19
Issue
3
Pages
516-528
ISSN
1083-6101 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1111/jcc4.12044
OpenAlex
W1845092148
Cited by
111
References
31
Citations by year
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FWCI
18.11
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication (publishedVersion)
  • Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
  • Social Sciences › Demography › Technology Use by Older Adults
Keywords
e-health, health literacy, eHealth evaluation, theory-driven design, interdisciplinary research, communication scholars

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