Health literacy of Polish seniors in the light of the scoping review
Health literacy of Polish seniors in the light of the scoping review

Summary/Abstract: This article synthesises the state of knowledge about Polish seniors' health literacy (HL) and identifies key socio-demographic and health-related factors influencing HL. A scoping review was conducted following a six-step process and applying the PRISMA framework for article selection. HL was conceptualised as a multidimensional construct, including functional, communicative, and critical levels, and its significance for patient empowerment and healthcare delivery was highlighted. The review results confirm that health literacy among Polish seniors is generally inadequate and shaped by variables such as age, education, place of residence, and access to health information. These findings underscore a significant research gap, particularly in studies assessing HL's functional, communicative, and critical levels. They also point to the need for initiatives and programmes targeting seniors in rural areas and those with lower levels of education to improve their health literacy and support healthy ageing.

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