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Towards tailored medication self-management: Needs of and support for patients with limited health literacy

Visscher, B. Towards tailored medication self-management: Needs of and support for patients with limited health literacy Utrecht: Nivel, 2023. 178 p.
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In Europe, the population’s life expectancy is increasing, which means that people are living longer on average; thus, the proportion of elderly people is increasing. Approximately 80% of people aged over 65 years are affected by one or more chronic
diseases. Europe’s aging population is leading to a growing number of people affected by chronic disease, which will continue over the coming decades. Healthcare systems are under pressure to deliver appropriate care, partly due to the burden imposed on their limited financial and human resources by the growing number of people with (multiple) chronic diseases. Therefore, there is a strong call for patient self-management to meet these patients’ healthcare needs.