The Influence of Health Literacy and Cognitive Abilities on Older Adults’ Perceptions of Communicative Interactions With Healthcare Providers

Danette L. Myers, Ranjini Mohan, Yashwant Singh Katailiha, Department of Health Informatics and Information Management, Texas State University, Round Rock, Department of Communication Disorders, Texas State University, Round Rock, Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Texas State University, San Marcos

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on May 26, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundEffective clinical communication between healthcare providers and older patients is crucial for patient-centered care. Health literacy (HL) and cognitive functioning (CF) may influence patient engagement and communication preferences, but these ...