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ArticleHealth literacy research and practice2026

Toolkit Development for Plain-Language Communication in Team-Based Care.

Amy Kruger Howard, Elsie Stines, Everett Smith, Jill A Morgan

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Amy Kruger HowardDepartment of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.
Elsie StinesDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Everett SmithSchool of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland.
Jill A MorganDepartment of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

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Abstract

Experts recommend incorporating health literacy into training to enhance providers' self-awareness and ability to implement these techniques, ultimately improving health outcomes. Interprofessional faculty developed training on plain language and health literacy as a social determinant of health. Clinical students participated in an asynchronous orientation, live educational sessions, and patient visits. Pre- and post-surveys assessed students' knowledge and attitudes toward health literacy and plain language. A faculty member collected unclarified jargon terms during each patient visit. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Paired

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CommunicationHealth LiteracyPatient Care TeamPlain Language SummariesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansPilot ProjectsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC13427210

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