Health in translation: a workshop model for health literacy and lay science communication

AJP Advances in Physiology Education 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samantha A. Musso, Steven J. Elmer, Erica A. Wehrwein
DOI: 10.1152/advan.00324.2025
Cited by: 2
References: 29

Abstract

Health literacy depends on scientists' and health care professionals' ability to translate complex information into language people understand and trust. This article describes an interactive virtual workshop that equips undergraduates with tools to communicate health and science to diverse audiences. Using brief instruction and hands-on practice rewriting research abstracts, students build lay communication skills and explore links to equity, patient outcomes, and public trust.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility Climate Change Communication and Perception Text Readability and Simplification

Publication details

Journal / source
AJP Advances in Physiology Education
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
50
Issue
2
Pages
365–369
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN