Monday, Oct 19, 2026 | Virtual Event
HARC 2026 Posters
Explore the latest research advancing the science of health literacy. These posters showcase studies that deepen our understanding of how people find, understand, and use health information—and how systems can better support them. Browse the collection to see emerging evidence, innovative methods, and new insights shaping the future of health literacy research.
Effect of Game-Based Tool on Reducing Jargon Use by Medical Trainees
Presenter:
Ruby Aaron
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Empathy-Informed Leadership in Healthcare: How Personal Patient Experiences Shape Decision-Making and Organizational Culture
Presenter:
Heather Alonge
Walden University
Health Literacy Assessment of Colonoscopy Bowel Prep Instructions in California
Presenter:
Gary Ashwal
Ashwal Health Communication
Sunscreen Labels as Health Barriers
Presenter:
Hudson Basch
Avenues: The World School
Ascertaining Safe Parameters for Automated Translation Technology: Evaluation for Potential Use in Non-Clinical Contexts
Presenter:
Dunal Delankage
Tufts Medicine
Understanding Health Texts: Empirical Evidence From Lay Adult Readers Exposed to Different Levels of Textural Complexity
Presenter:
Heloisa Delgado
Mais H Language Consulting and Research Group on Textual and Terminological Accessibility – UFRGS
Strengthening support for cancer caregivers: an investigation of caregiving perceptions and informational needs
Presenter:
Diana Dima
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Parent perspectives on the usability of discharge instructions for children with medical complexity
Presenter:
Alexander Glick
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Freirean-based health literacy training for community health workers: the Brazilian primary care experience
Presenter:
Katarinne Moraes
University of Brasilia
Leveraging the Asthma Equity Explorer Database as a Visual Health Literacy Tool for Targeted Intervention
Presenter:
Mitu Patel
Allergy & Asthma Network
Developing an AI-Supported Health Blog for Adults with Limited Health Literacy: An Experience Report
Presenter:
Helena Sampaio
Universidade Estadual do Ceara
Wellness for the Digital Classroom: A Course Redesign to Improve Health Literacy
Presenter:
Teri Taylor
Arizona State University
Understanding how educational interventions work for cancer caregivers: a meta-analysis and realist review
Presenter:
Mohamed Ugas
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Standardizing Chemotherapy Safety Education Through Embedded Multilingual Digital Resources in the Electronic Care Plan
Presenter:
Angela Yencer
UCLA Health
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