David Baker et al. developed this validated tool (based on the longer TOFHLA) in 1999. The 40-item tool takes up to 12 minutes to administer. It measures understanding of health words and numbers. For access, contact the author.
Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA)
Education
- Topic
- Assessing Personal Health Literacy
- Audience
- Health Care Professionals, Researchers and Academics
- Setting
- Hospitals and Health Systems, Primary Care and Outpatient Practices, Research Settings
- Level
- Applied