Inadequate health literacy and more hospitalisation among frail older adults in Hong Kong [electronic resource] /
by Leung, AYM; Kwan, CW; Leung, ISM; Chi, I.
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ArticleDescription: pp. 10-13.Subject(s): Accidental Falls; Aged; Health literacy; HospitalizationOnline resources: Access to the full text of the article
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Asian journal of gerontology & geriatrics 2016, Vol. 11, No. 1Summary: The prevalence of IHL was high among communitydwelling
frail older adults in Hong Kong. Those who were female,
unmarried, and live alone were more likely to have IHL. They should be the target group for any health literacy enhancement programme. Older adults with IHL seem to be at risk of hospitalisation. The challenge is how to support these community-dwelling older adults and maintain good health.
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The prevalence of IHL was high among communitydwelling
frail older adults in Hong Kong. Those who were female,
unmarried, and live alone were more likely to have IHL. They should be the target group for any health literacy enhancement programme. Older adults with IHL seem to be at risk of hospitalisation. The challenge is how to support these community-dwelling older adults and maintain good health.
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