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Online health literacy resources for people with intellectual disability: protocol for a grey literature scoping review

People with intellectual disability are at risk of poor physical and mental health. Risks to health are compounded by poor health literacy, that is, reduced capacity to access health services, respond quickly to changes in health status and navigate care pathways. Building health literacy skills is a strength-based way to increase health and optimise the use of healthcare services. The internet is a primary source of health information for many people, including people with intellectual disability and their families. 

Citation:
Yeap Z, Keeley J, Skoss R, Hunt S, Kickett A, Saldaris J, Nevill T, Downs J. Online health literacy resources for people with intellectual disability: protocol for a grey literature scoping review. BMJ Open. 2024;14(11):e088509.

Keywords:
Developmental neurology & neurodisability; Health Equity; Health Literacy

Abstract:
People with intellectual disability are at risk of poor physical and mental health. Risks to health are compounded by poor health literacy, that is, reduced capacity to access health services, respond quickly to changes in health status and navigate care pathways. Building health literacy skills is a strength-based way to increase health and optimise the use of healthcare services. The internet is a primary source of health information for many people, including people with intellectual disability and their families.