Recognising basic health literacy capabilities: an explorative study on the relevance of health-related information in the support of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

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    People with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) are considered to be particularly vulnerable, especially regarding their physical and mental health. Since they typically do not communicate verbally, their health-related needs, demands and questions often remain unheard-also in health literacy research. This article aims to address this desideratum by presenting the approach and main findings of the research project "Communicating (in) the Crisis" (ComCri), which focuses on the vulnerabilities and the health literacy needs of people with PIMD and their supporters. Exploring the relevance and accessibility of health-related information for persons . . .

     

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