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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Outcomes Research
    • Health Literacy Studies
    • Patient Care Improvement

    Background:

    • Low health literacy is linked to adverse health outcomes in chronic diseases.
    • The role of health literacy in surgical outcomes requires further investigation.
    • Understanding health literacy is crucial for improving surgical patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To comprehensively review the scientific literature on adult health literacy in surgery.
    • To identify existing knowledge gaps in health literacy research within surgical contexts.
    • To inform future research directions for health literacy in surgical patient populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic literature search conducted following PRISMA guidelines (January 2002 - May 2018).
    • Inclusion of studies using validated instruments to assess health literacy in adult surgical patients.
    • Quality assessment using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale and evaluation of study findings.

    Main Results:

    • 51 studies involving 22,139 patients were reviewed.
    • Low health literacy was identified in 34% of surgical patients.
    • Most studies (84%) focused on prevalence; few (12% and 4%) examined associations with outcomes or interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Low health literacy is prevalent among surgical patients, highlighting a significant clinical concern.
    • Opportunities exist to enhance understanding of health literacy's impact on surgical outcomes.
    • Development of health literacy-sensitive surgical care models is essential for improved patient management.