346 Health literacy and the ability to understand postoperative instructions in patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery

Health literacy refers to an individual’s ability navigate the healthcare system and make health-related decisions. Numerous studies link low health with poor outcomes in chronic diseases; however, few investigate impact of a surgical setting. Appropriate wound care pain medication use are imperative for safe recovery after Mohs surgery. Because this, it is interest explore relationship between comprehension medical instructions patients. The primary objective this study was determine whether linked postoperative patients undergoing micrographic validated Newest Vital Sign (NVS) survey measured level participants. An additional questionnaire assessed participants' understanding usage as described their instructions. A secondary screening question accurately predicts population. widely used employed asks, “How often do you have someone help read hospital materials?” Of 24 participants, 58.3% had adequate defined by NVS. Despite 79.2% participants responded “Never” question. Furthermore, 45.8% incorrectly identified timing dosage medication. While further investigation needed patients, preliminary data suggests that some unable adequately comprehend critical Identifying methods screen recognize vulnerable may allow clinicians better tailor educational materials these individuals.