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September 10, 2025Patient Education and CounselingOpen Access

Determining the digital health literacy and potential solutions to support people with complex chronic conditions to engage with digital models of care

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JKJaimon T. KellyLCLiam J CafferyETEmma Thomas

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Overview

Mixed methods approach reveals gaps in digital health literacy in chronic condition patients, suggesting solutions for improvement.

Key Points

  • The median eHEALS score was 29.0 out of 40, indicating a moderate understanding of digital health resources, but access to quality information remains a concern.
  • Participants highlighted significant challenges in assessing digital information quality, with only 49% feeling confident in their ability to evaluate credibility.
  • The study utilized a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative assessments via the eHealth Literacy Scale with qualitative insights from focus groups.
  • Improvements in digital health literacy can be supported through focused educational initiatives and better endorsement of reliable online health information.

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Kelly et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2416eb210217d6479f956https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2025.109278
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