Health Literacy Training for Improved Health Care Utilization
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this randomized intervention study is to learn about effective health literacy teaching methods in Justice Involved Adults (JIA). Researchers will compare coach-guided health literacy or self-study design to see if there is a difference in the access and use of healthcare in this population. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Will this improve access and use of heath services? * Will this improve health insurance coverage and long term use of health services? Participants will: * Meet with a health coach and service navigator during 12 sessions or meet with service navigator and complete online training over 12 weeks. * Complete surveys at different time (6months, 1 year)
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems unlikely that you would need to stop, as the study focuses on health literacy and not on medication effects.
What data supports the idea that Health Literacy Training for Improved Health Care Utilization is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that Health Literacy Training can improve patient-provider communication and patient health literacy. One study highlighted a collaboration between clinical, academic, and community partners that developed a pilot intervention using educational materials to enhance communication. This intervention led to important lessons and modifications for future expansion. However, a review of community interventions found limited studies with diverse settings and outcomes, suggesting more systematic research is needed to fully understand its effectiveness. Overall, while there is some evidence of its potential benefits, more research is necessary to confirm its effectiveness compared to other treatments.12345
What safety data exists for the Health Literacy Training clinical trial?
The provided research does not contain specific safety data for the Health Literacy Training or its related interventions. The studies focus on health literacy levels, screening instruments, and implications for patient education, but do not evaluate the safety of the Health Literacy Training or its variants.56789
Is the treatment 'Self-study, UCSD RELINK' a promising treatment for improving health care utilization?
Research Team
Victoria Ojeda, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of California, San Diego
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-50 living in San Diego County who have been involved with the justice system within the last three years (on parole, probation, or court-diverted) and are not currently incarcerated. Participants must understand English, have access to a cell phone, and be willing to follow study procedures.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants engage in either a coach-guided health literacy intervention or a self-study design over 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants complete surveys to assess healthcare access and use, health insurance coverage, and regular source of care
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Self-study
- UCSD RELINK
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Victoria D. Ojeda
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator