Development and validation of the Diabetes Numeracy Test (DNT)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low literacy and numeracy skills are common. Adequate numeracy skills are crucial in the management of diabetes. Diabetes patients use numeracy skills to interpret glucose meters, administer medications, follow dietary guidelines and...

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Main Authors: Fuchs Lynn S, Gregory Rebecca P, Davis Dianne, Cavanaugh Kerri, Wallston Kenneth A, Elasy Tom A, Huizinga Mary, Malone Robert, Cherrington Andrea, DeWalt Darren A, Buse John, Pignone Michael, Rothman Russell L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/8/96