Communicating complex numeric information in clinical research

Frontiers in Communication

Communication

Sylvia Baedorf Kassis¹  Barbara E. Bierer² 

[1] Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard, Boston, MA, United States;Division of Global Health Equity, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States;Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard, Boston, MA, United States;Division of Global Health Equity, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States;Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States;

关键词: clinical research;    health literacy;    numeracy;    data visualization;    risk;    communication;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fcomm.2023.1096271

 received in 2022-11-15, accepted in 2023-05-26,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

The ability to understand and use numeric information in healthcare and clinical research is a critical component of informed decision-making for patients and study participants. Health numeracy levels in the general population, however, tend to be quite low and as such, the responsibility falls on communicators to ensure that the information being shared is designed to facilitate recipient comprehension and support their autonomy. Here, we introduce health numeracy considerations within the clinical research context and outline specific areas that can benefit from thoughtful communication strategies, including the presentation of visual information to augment the interpretation of, and learning about, research studies. Specifically, we discuss seven categories of numeric concepts that arise throughout the course of research participation and important considerations when presenting such information. Increasing awareness amongst communicators about health numeracy and the need to include supportive visual representations when developing and sharing clinical research-related information will help support the creation of tailored information that meets the needs of the intended audience.

【 授权许可】

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Copyright © 2023 Bierer and Baedorf Kassis.

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