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Development and validation of the Physician's Health Literacy Competence Scale: A step towards effective doctor-patient communication.
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- An exploratory study of the use of artificial intelligence-based virtual patients to enhance dentist-patient communication training.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Validation of health literacy competencies for healthcare professionals in Korea: a psychometric evaluation study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Communicative Health Literacy and Patient Loyalty in China: A Chain Mediation Study Based on Social Exchange Theory.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to develop a physician's Health Literacy Competence Scale that emphasizes the importance of enhancing patient health literacy for effective patient-centered care. A literature review of health literacy and existing measurement tools was conducted to develop the scale's structure and items. The scale was refined through a cross-sectional design in 2 stages: item testing and examination of reliability and validity. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the pilot test results of 127 medical students. Items with cross and low factor loadings were deleted, resulting in the retention of 25 items. Subsequently, 203 medical students were recruited as samples for confirmatory factor analysis. Items with excessively large modification indices were excluded from analysis. Finally, 20 items were retained, comprising 4 factors: building doctor-patient trust, providing a supportive environment, shared decision-making, and verifying medication adherence. Analysis of content, internal consistency, and construct validity confirmed the strong reliability and validity of the Physician's Health Literacy Competence Scale. This effective tool serves curriculum development and assessment in medical education while also offering valuable insights into potential reforms in related courses.
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