Health Literacy and Global Cognitive Function Predict E-Mail but Not Internet Use in Heart Failure Patients

Background. The internet offers a potential for improving patient knowledge, and e-mail may be used in patient communication with providers. However, barriers to internet and e-mail use, such as low health literacy and cognitive impairment, may prevent patients from using technological resources. P...

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Main Authors: Jared P. Schprechman, Emily C. Gathright, Carly M. Goldstein, Kate A. Guerini, Mary A. Dolansky, Joseph Redle, Joel W. Hughes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/507910
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