Table 1 Inclusion Criteria for Review I
Inclusion Category | Inclusion Criteria |
|---|---|
Study Population | All ages, races, ethnicities, and cultural groups in developed countries. Health literacy and numeracy levels of individuals are either objectively or subjectively measured and reported for individuals in the population. |
Health Outcomes | Includes decision-making outcome of interest: Values clarity Decision certainty Decision regret Decision confidence Desire for participation in decision Question asking Actual participation in decision Communication quality     • Information provision/receipt     • Good processes of communication/care     • Satisfaction with communication/decision/care |
Health Literacy Intervention | Interventions that authors report are specifically designed to mitigate the effects of low health literacy. |
Study Design | Cross-sectional and cohort studies of the effects of health literacy and numeracy on decision making outcomes. Experimental studies of the effects of interventions on health outcomes. |
Study Analyses | Stratified by Health Literacy Level with levels for analysis clearly specified. |
Publication Status | Peer-reviewed articles. English language. |