The Inherent Complexities of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Health Literacy Perspective

Pediatric cardiac surgery involves navigating profound perplexities for caregivers, from understanding intricate pathophysiology to managing long-term care. So, explore these challenges through a health literacy lens, arguing that low health literacy exacerbates inherent difficulties, jeopardizing informed consent and postoperative outcomes. It is concluded that integrating health literacy sensitive communication is not ancillary but fundamental to achieving equitable, high-quality, and family-centered care.

کلیدواژه ها:

Health Literacy ، Cardiac Surgery ، Pediatric ، Patient Education