Prioritizing Health Literacy Educational Objectives for Pediatric Residents - A Delphi Study.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-2024
Identifier
DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2024.06.014
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Children of caregivers with limited health literacy are at risk of poorer health outcomes. Thus, health literacy-informed communication tools are critical to achieving a more equitable health system. However, there is no agreement on the health literacy skills pediatric residents should attain. We used Delphi methodology to establish consensus on health literacy objectives to inform development of a pediatric resident curriculum.
METHODS: Our Delphi panel participated in three rounds of anonymous surveys to rank the importance of health literacy objectives in pediatric resident education. Consensus was defined as ≥70% of panelists identifying an objective as essential or 100% agreeing an objective was recommended or essential.
RESULTS: Thirteen pediatric health literacy experts comprised a racially, geographically, and professionally-diverse panel. After three survey rounds, 27 of the initial 65 objectives met consensus. All final objectives aligned with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) core competencies.
CONCLUSIONS: A panel of pediatric health literacy experts established consensus on health literacy objectives specific to pediatric resident training. These prioritized objectives align with ACGME core competencies, as well as evidence-based strategies like teach-back, and newer considerations like addressing organizational health literacy. They should inform future health literacy curricula and assessment within pediatric residency programs.
Journal Title
Acad Pediatr
Volume
24
Issue
8
First Page
1182
Last Page
1188
MeSH Keywords
Delphi Technique; Humans; Health Literacy; Pediatrics; Internship and Residency; Curriculum; Education, Medical, Graduate; Female; Male; Consensus; Clinical Competence; Adult
Keywords
curriculum development; health equity; health literacy; resident education
Recommended Citation
Meyers N, Costich M, Abrams MA, et al. Prioritizing Health Literacy Educational Objectives for Pediatric Residents - A Delphi Study. Acad Pediatr. 2024;24(8):1182-1188. doi:10.1016/j.acap.2024.06.014
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