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      Digitale Gesundheitskompetenz der Bevölkerung in Deutschland: Aktueller Stand, Konzepte und Herausforderungen Translated title: Digital health literacy in Germany: current status, concepts, and challenges

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          Eine wesentliche Voraussetzung für eine erfolgreiche digitale Transformation des Gesundheitswesens ist eine gut ausgeprägte digitale Gesundheitskompetenz (DGK) der Bevölkerung. DGK ist die Fähigkeit zum Umgang mit gesundheitsbezogenen digitalen Informationen und Informationsmöglichkeiten mit dem Ziel, Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden für sich selbst und sein Umfeld zu fördern und zu erhalten. Der Artikel beleuchtet die Diskussion über DGK, vorhandene Studien und die darin verwendeten Messinstrumente sowie die Datenlage in Deutschland und erörtert aktuelle Herausforderungen.

          DGK besteht aus verschiedenen Teilkompetenzen, die aktuelle digitale Informationsverhalten, -möglichkeiten und -risiken widerspiegeln. Die Datenlage ist, aufgrund unterschiedlicher Studiendesigns und -instrumente, sehr heterogen, was die Aussagekraft limitiert. Zwei repräsentative Studien, HLS-GER 2 der Universität Bielefeld sowie die Studie der AOK Rheinland/Hamburg und des Leibniz-WissenschaftsCampus, weisen trotz unterschiedlicher Methoden auf einen hohen Anteil von Menschen mit geringer DGK hin. National wie international zeigt sich, dass die DGK einem sozialen Gradienten unterliegt und mit Bildungsniveau, Sozialstatus, finanzieller Deprivation und Alter assoziiert ist.

          Die DGK ist in Deutschland den vorliegenden Daten zufolge noch unzureichend; somit besteht ein großer Handlungsbedarf. Erforderliche gesetzliche Rahmenbedingungen sind gegeben, dennoch fehlt es an verlässlichen finanziellen Ressourcen ebenso an einer soliden Datengrundlage auf Bevölkerungsebene zu DGK. Damit ließen sich Vulnerabilitätsfaktoren identifizieren und die Implementation von Maßnahmen vorbereiten und evaluieren. Zudem bedarf es einer vertiefenden konzeptionellen Diskussion zur DGK, die an das etablierte Gesundheitskompetenzkonzept anknüpft und auch die gesundheitsbezogene Infodemie und ihre Folgen für die DGK aufgreift.

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          A key prerequisite for the successful digital transformation of the healthcare system is a well-developed level of digital health literacy (DHL) among the population. DHL is the ability to deal with health-relevant digital information and information options with the aim of promoting and maintaining health and well-being for oneself and one’s environment. This article examines the discussions about digital health literacy, the existing studies and measurement tools used in them, the data situation in Germany, and current challenges.

          DHL consists of various sub-competencies that reflect current digital information behavior, opportunities, and risks. The data situation is very heterogeneous due to different study designs and instruments, which limits the informative value. Two representative studies, HLS-Ger‑2 by Bielefeld University and the study by AOK Rheinland/Hamburg and the Leibniz-WissenschaftsCampus, both indicate a high proportion of people with low DHL despite different methods. Both nationally and internationally, DHL is subject to a social gradient and is associated with educational level, social status, financial deprivation, and age.

          According to the current empirical data, the acquisition of DHL in Germany is still insufficient, so there is a great need for action. The necessary legal framework conditions have been established, but there is still a lack of reliable and financial resources, as well as a solid data basis on DHL at population level. This is essential to identify vulnerability factors and to prepare and evaluate the implementation of measures. In addition, there is a need for an in-depth conceptual discussion on DHL that builds on the established health literacy concept and addresses the emerging health-related infodemic and its consequences for DHL.

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          Health literacy and public health: A systematic review and integration of definitions and models

          Background Health literacy concerns the knowledge and competences of persons to meet the complex demands of health in modern society. Although its importance is increasingly recognised, there is no consensus about the definition of health literacy or about its conceptual dimensions, which limits the possibilities for measurement and comparison. The aim of the study is to review definitions and models on health literacy to develop an integrated definition and conceptual model capturing the most comprehensive evidence-based dimensions of health literacy. Methods A systematic literature review was performed to identify definitions and conceptual frameworks of health literacy. A content analysis of the definitions and conceptual frameworks was carried out to identify the central dimensions of health literacy and develop an integrated model. Results The review resulted in 17 definitions of health literacy and 12 conceptual models. Based on the content analysis, an integrative conceptual model was developed containing 12 dimensions referring to the knowledge, motivation and competencies of accessing, understanding, appraising and applying health-related information within the healthcare, disease prevention and health promotion setting, respectively. Conclusions Based upon this review, a model is proposed integrating medical and public health views of health literacy. The model can serve as a basis for developing health literacy enhancing interventions and provide a conceptual basis for the development and validation of measurement tools, capturing the different dimensions of health literacy within the healthcare, disease prevention and health promotion settings.
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            eHEALS: The eHealth Literacy Scale

            Background Electronic health resources are helpful only when people are able to use them, yet there remain few tools available to assess consumers’ capacity for engaging in eHealth. Over 40% of US and Canadian adults have low basic literacy levels, suggesting that eHealth resources are likely to be inaccessible to large segments of the population. Using information technology for health requires eHealth literacy—the ability to read, use computers, search for information, understand health information, and put it into context. The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) was designed (1) to assess consumers’ perceived skills at using information technology for health and (2) to aid in determining the fit between eHealth programs and consumers. Objectives The eHEALS is an 8-item measure of eHealth literacy developed to measure consumers’ combined knowledge, comfort, and perceived skills at finding, evaluating, and applying electronic health information to health problems. The objective of the study was to psychometrically evaluate the properties of the eHEALS within a population context. A youth population was chosen as the focus for the initial development primarily because they have high levels of eHealth use and familiarity with information technology tools. Methods Data were collected at baseline, post-intervention, and 3- and 6-month follow-up using control group data as part of a single session, randomized intervention trial evaluating Web-based eHealth programs. Scale reliability was tested using item analysis for internal consistency (coefficient alpha) and test-retest reliability estimates. Principal components factor analysis was used to determine the theoretical fit of the measures with the data. Results A total of 664 participants (370 boys; 294 girls) aged 13 to 21 (mean = 14.95; SD = 1.24) completed the eHEALS at four time points over 6 months. Item analysis was performed on the 8-item scale at baseline, producing a tight fitting scale with α = .88. Item-scale correlations ranged from r = .51 to .76. Test-retest reliability showed modest stability over time from baseline to 6-month follow-up (r = .68 to .40). Principal components analysis produced a single factor solution (56% of variance). Factor loadings ranged from .60 to .84 among the 8 items. Conclusions The eHEALS reliably and consistently captures the eHealth literacy concept in repeated administrations, showing promise as tool for assessing consumer comfort and skill in using information technology for health. Within a clinical environment, the eHEALS has the potential to serve as a means of identifying those who may or may not benefit from referrals to an eHealth intervention or resource. Further research needs to examine the applicability of the eHEALS to other populations and settings while exploring the relationship between eHealth literacy and health care outcomes.
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              eHealth Literacy: Essential Skills for Consumer Health in a Networked World

              Electronic health tools provide little value if the intended users lack the skills to effectively engage them. With nearly half the adult population in the United States and Canada having literacy levels below what is needed to fully engage in an information-rich society, the implications for using information technology to promote health and aid in health care, or for eHealth, are considerable. Engaging with eHealth requires a skill set, or literacy, of its own. The concept of eHealth literacy is introduced and defined as the ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise health information from electronic sources and apply the knowledge gained to addressing or solving a health problem. In this paper, a model of eHealth literacy is introduced, comprised of multiple literacy types, including an outline of a set of fundamental skills consumers require to derive direct benefits from eHealth. A profile of each literacy type with examples of the problems patient-clients might present is provided along with a resource list to aid health practitioners in supporting literacy improvement with their patient-clients across each domain. Facets of the model are illustrated through a set of clinical cases to demonstrate how health practitioners can address eHealth literacy issues in clinical or public health practice. Potential future applications of the model are discussed.
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                drat@zhaw.ch
                Journal
                Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
                Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz
                Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
                Springer Berlin Heidelberg (Berlin/Heidelberg )
                1436-9990
                1437-1588
                5 February 2024
                5 February 2024
                2024
                : 67
                : 3
                : 277-284
                Affiliations
                [1 ]Institut für Public Health, ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, ( https://ror.org/05pmsvm27) Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8400 Winterthur, Schweiz
                [2 ]Fakultät Medizin, Universität Basel, ( https://ror.org/02s6k3f65) Basel, Schweiz
                [3 ]Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften, Universität Bielefeld, ( https://ror.org/02hpadn98) Bielefeld, Deutschland
                [4 ]Leibniz ScienceCampus Digital Public Health, Leibniz-Institut für Präventionsforschung und Epidemiologie – BIPS, ( https://ror.org/02c22vc57) Bremen, Deutschland
                [5 ]Health Sciences Bremen, Universität Bremen, ( https://ror.org/04ers2y35) Bremen, Deutschland
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                3841
                10.1007/s00103-024-03841-5
                10927882
                38315221
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                History
                : 25 September 2023
                : 25 January 2024
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                Funded by: ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
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                © Robert Koch-Institut 2024

                digitale gesundheitskompetenz,e‑health,digitale transformation,messinstrumente,digital health literacy,ehealth,digital transformation,measurement tools

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