"Comprehension" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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The act or fact of grasping the meaning, nature, or importance of; understanding. (American Heritage Dictionary, 4th ed) Includes understanding by a patient or research subject of information disclosed orally or in writing.
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D032882
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.188.357
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Comprehension" by people in Profiles.
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Comprehension, utility, and preferences of prostate cancer survivors for visual timelines of patient-reported outcomes co-designed for limited graph literacy: meters and emojis over comics. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022 10 07; 29(11):1838-1846.
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Complexity of Online Facial Feminization Surgery Material Exceeds Patient Health Literacy. J Craniofac Surg. 2022 Nov-Dec 01; 33(8):e818-e820.
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Defining Expertise in Gynecologic Surgery: Perspectives of Expert Gynecologic Surgeons. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Nov/Dec; 22(6):399-403.
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The association between nutrition facts label utilization and comprehension among Latinos in two east Los Angeles neighborhoods. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014 Dec; 114(12):1915-22.
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Cognition and take-up of subsidized drug benefits by Medicare beneficiaries. JAMA Intern Med. 2013 Jun 24; 173(12):1100-7.
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The digital divide in Internet-based patient education materials. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2012 Nov; 147(5):855-7.