Current Situations and Challenges in the Development of Health Information Literacy

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences
• Information Science
• Medical Education

Background:

• Health information literacy (HIL) is an emerging concept with implications for public health and education.
• Online health information (OHI) plays a role in patient knowledge and engagement, leading to the development of HIL assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review existing assessment tools for HIL.
• To identify factors influencing HIL.
• To discuss the current status and challenges in HIL.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on HIL assessment tools, influencing factors, and challenges.
• Synthesis of findings regarding the effectiveness and limitations of current assessment methods.

Main Results:

• Existing HIL assessment tools have deficiencies leading to incomplete or inaccurate results.
• Numerous factors influence HIL, impacting doctor-patient relationships.
• Uncensored OHI affects HIL development in various ways.

Conclusions:

• Further research is needed to develop more trusted and in-depth references for HIL development.
• Improved HIL assessment and understanding of influencing factors are crucial for public health.
• Addressing challenges in HIL is essential for effective health education and patient empowerment.