HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice Journal


HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice

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Editor in Chief: Michael Paasche-Orlow, MD, MPH
Statistical Editor: Howard Cabral, PhD

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Health Literacy Research and Practice is an interdisciplinary and international journal dedicated to bridging research with best practices to advance the field of health literacy, promote health equity, and reduce health disparities. HLRP is open-access, peer reviewed and indexed in the National Library of Medicine. The journal features “rolling publication” (articles are published online as soon as the editing/production process is complete), organized into four quarterly issues (January, April, July, and October).


Watch this overview video from HLRP Chief Editor Michael Paasche-Orlow, MD, MPH.


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Research Illustrated: Making Research Relatable Through Storytelling 

Research Illustrated is a fresh new series from IHA's Solutions Center that transforms peer-reviewed journal articles into easy-to-follow comic strips.

Each story breaks down the key takeaways like best practices you can use in your work and tools that may help with research or program design. We use plain language and storytelling to make the research more relatable and easier to apply in real life.

It’s made for busy professionals who want the highlights without having to read the full article.


Latest Research Illustrated Stories

Below you’ll find our newest visual summaries turning complex research into engaging, accessible stories:

  • Managing Meds with Confidence: What Older Adults Teach Us About Safer Medication Use

    Helping older adults manage meds? This comic shows how to support clear communication and build confidence using research-backed tips you can apply in your work.

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  • Get Health‘e’: Building Digital Health Literacy in Young Adults

    This comic shows how a digital program helped young adults find reliable health info online, turning research into real-world skills.

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Stay tuned as we continue to publish new illustrated stories!