Resources for health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children: a scoping review

TL;DR

This review maps resources used to improve health literacy for caregivers of premature babies during outpatient care.

Contribution

The study identifies specific health literacy resources used for caregivers of prematurely born children.

Findings

Resources include mobile apps, phone calls, counseling, videos, pamphlets, and group discussions.

An education protocol during hospital discharge improves health promotion outcomes.

There is limited research on health literacy for these caregivers.

Abstract

to map the available evidence on resources used to promote health literacy among caregivers of prematurely born children during outpatient follow-up.

the Joanna Briggs Institute’s scope review protocol was utilized. The search encompassed six databases, incorporating studies from 2012 to 2022.

the three included publications revealed that the resources employed are: mobile applications, phone calls, individual counseling, videos, educational pamphlets, and group discussions. Implementing an education protocol during the transition home enhances scientifically grounded health promotion rates.

there is limited literature addressing the health literacy of these caregivers. The nursing team plays a crucial role in health education and in developing resources applicable to these families.

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