We are currently using the NVS as the instrument for evaluating literacy (as well as pretest for label reading) for our REACH US SEA-CEED diabetes self-management training participants.  We have done some comparison with other literacy instruments and found psychometrics that were similar to other standardized instruments. (This study is currently being developed into a manuscript.)

Our population group is African Americans.  It is a great fit for people with diabetes because each person must ideally read and interpret food labels to better manage their diabetes.  Thus, many do not realize that it is a literacy assessment.



From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Bonnie Anton
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 5:36 PM
To: 'The Health and Literacy Discussion List'
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2451] Health Literacy evaluation tool

Hello all
Has anyone on the list used the Newest Vital Sign as a testing tool? I am interested in knowing the experiences of others with this tool or other tools you would suggest for evaluating health literacy. I am working with a nurse who has chosen this topic for her project and she will be interviewing patients who come to an out patient educational session prior to their hip or knee replacement surgery.

Thanks for your help

Bonnie B. Anton RN MN
UPMC St. Margaret Hospital


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