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Using HealthLiteracyCopilot

Learn how to leverage the power of AI to create effective health communications

What is Health Literacy Benefits Expertise Using HealthLiteracyCopilot

AI-Powered Health Literacy Tools

HealthLiteracyCopilot offers a variety of tools to help you create communications that are clear, accessible, and effective for patients of all literacy levels.

Our suite of AI-powered tools can help you create better health communications by simplifying complex medical information, improving readability, and tailoring content to specific audiences.

Assessment Tools

NPLAT (National Patient Literacy Assessment Tool)

NPLAT provides a standardized way to assess the readability of health materials based on CDC guidelines.

Key Features:

  • Analyzes both vocabulary and sentence structure
  • Measures against grade-level readability standards
  • Identifies medical jargon and suggests plain language alternatives

GIST Readability Formula

The GIST (Guidelines for Information Simplicity Test) formula helps analyze and score health materials for readability.

What It Measures:

  • Average sentence length
  • Percentage of complex words
  • Syllable density
  • Visual complexity score

Custom Assessment

Create a tailored assessment for your specific audience and content type.

Customization Options:

  • Target audience demographics
  • Content type (brochure, letter, etc.)
  • Cultural sensitivity checks
  • Literacy level targeting

Before & After Examples

Discharge Instructions

Patient Communications

Before

Post-Myocardial Infarction Management Protocol

Patient is advised to maintain strict adherence to prescribed pharmacotherapy regimen, including but not limited to antiplatelet agents, beta-adrenergic blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins as per documented posology.

Engagement in physical exertion should be gradually incremented as per cardiac rehabilitation protocol. Immediate cessation of activity is mandated upon experiencing chest discomfort, dyspnea, or diaphoresis.

Surveillance for signs of myocardial ischemia or cardiac decompensation necessitates prompt notification of healthcare provider or emergency services.

After

After Your Heart Attack: Your Care Plan

Take all your heart medicines exactly as prescribed. This includes your blood thinners, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and statins. These help prevent another heart attack.

Slowly increase your physical activity as directed by your heart doctor. Stop any activity right away if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, or heavy sweating.

Call 911 immediately if you have signs of another heart attack: chest pain, shortness of breath, pain spreading to your arm or jaw, or cold sweats.

Key Improvements:

Simplified medical terminology
Reduced reading level from college to 6th grade
Added clear action steps

Medication Instructions

Prescription Information

Before

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 500mg

Take one tablet orally twice daily with meals. Maximum daily dose should not exceed 2000mg. Titration should proceed gradually to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.

Contraindicated in renal dysfunction (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73m²) and conditions predisposing to lactic acidosis.

Adverse effects may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, asthenia, and vitamin B12 deficiency with chronic use.

After

Metformin ER 500mg - Your Diabetes Medicine

Take 1 pill two times a day with food (breakfast and dinner). Do not take more than 4 pills in one day. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose and slowly increase it to help prevent stomach upset.

Do not take this medicine if you have kidney problems or if you have a condition that could cause too much acid in your blood.

Possible side effects: stomach problems (diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gas), feeling weak, or low vitamin B12 levels with long-term use. Call your doctor if side effects bother you.

Key Improvements:

Added clear heading and purpose
Replaced medical terms with everyday language
Added practical instructions

Health Literacy Assistant

AI-Powered Health Literacy Assistant

Get instant help with simplifying medical content, checking readability, and creating clear health communications.

Hello! I'm your Health Literacy Assistant. How can I help you today?

Can you help me simplify this medication instruction? "Patient should maintain adequate hydration and avoid concurrent use of nephrotoxic agents to minimize risk of acute kidney injury."

Here's a simplified version:

"Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine. Do not take other medicines that could harm your kidneys at the same time. This helps protect your kidneys from damage."

Content Simplification

Automatically simplify complex medical terms and instructions into plain language.

Readability Analysis

Get instant feedback on readability scores and suggestions for improvement.

Translation Help

Assistance with cultural adaptations and language simplification for diverse audiences.