Exploring the determinations of health literacy and mediating effects of empowerment in cancer patients

Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to display the relationship among social support, empowerment and health literacy and the determinations and related factors of health literacy in the patients suffering cancer. The target audiences are the people who are interested in cancer patients' care and the cancer navigation care.

Authors

Yu-Chi Chen
Hsiu-Ling Chou
Yu-Ling Lo

Author Details

Yu-Chi Chen, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan; Hsiu-Ling Chou, PhD; Yu-Ling Lo, MSN -- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Social Support, Empowerment, Health Literacy

Recommended Citation

Chen, Yu-Chi; Chou, Hsiu-Ling; and Lo, Yu-Ling, "Exploring the determinations of health literacy and mediating effects of empowerment in cancer patients" (2019). INRC (Congress). 439.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/439

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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