APPLICATION OF THE METHOD OF SHORT INTERVENTION TO INCREASE THE HEALTH LITERACY OF PATIENTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
APPLICATION OF THE METHOD OF SHORT INTERVENTION TO INCREASE THE HEALTH LITERACY OF PATIENTS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Short interventions serve for increasing of health literacy and were applied at selected inpatients and outpatients in healthcare facilities in the Czech Republic in 2019. The goal of the study: The goal of short interventions was the patients´ education and motivating them to alter their health behaviour. Material and methodics: Trained students identified lifestyle risk factors at patients recommended by their physician for the intervention with the help of questionnaires. Afterwards, they educated patients by means of illustrative cards. The patients filled then a questionnaire mapping the impact of interventions. Results: 3905 patients were intervened. After intervention, 58,54 % smokers declared their intention to reduce their smoking, 21,60 % made a decision to stop smoking. The intention to reduce alcohol consume was stated by 45,13 % of intervened people, to a decision to stop alcohol consume came 20,23 % of patients. Altogether, 70,05 % of the patients intend to change their nutrition habits and 42,53 % decided to fundamentally change their eating habits. Altogether, 45,72 % of patients declared an intention and 37,06 % of patients have already made a decision to increase their physical activity. Conclusions: The results give evidence about the positive impact of short interventions on educated patients.

• Details
• Contents