American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Introduction LOW HEALTH LITERACY, when not identified, is associated with poor health outcomes such as unsatisfactory medication compliance, poor disease management, and increased healthcare costs. RM, 2000) Currently, there are several validated modalities to assess health literacy (e.g., Chew et al., Chew et al.,
American Nurse
MARCH 6, 2024
www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A. Effects of a clinical medication review focused on personal goals, quality of life, and health problems in older persons with polypharmacy: A randomised controlled trial (DREAMeR-study). 2024; 19(3).
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Relias
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
To improve the quality and efficiency of its healthcare delivery, the Indian Health Service (IHS) launched the Health IT Modernization Program in 2019. Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health.
The Nurse Break
AUGUST 27, 2022
And in 2019 ABC reported that 37 percent of all hospitalisations were due to chronic disease. Back in 2016 the Gratton Institute reported that ineffective management of chronic diseases was reportedly costing the Australian healthcare system $320 million dollars in avoidable hospital admissions.
American Nurse
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
This exchange fascinated me, partly because of my interest in languages, but mostly because patients with limited English proficiency face the double burdens of social and health disparities, which I feel is a nurse-sensitive issue. In other words, good health literacy equals better health. Reference Yeh JSJ.
American Nurse
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. An embedded electronic health record (EHR) tool, such as an ASCVD risk score, creates a visual reminder for providers to assess a patient’s risk level, provide education, and engage them in their care. 2023; 18(10).
American Nurse
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. Audrey Kizzie is a health promotion, disease prevention program manager in the Department of Veteran Affairs. BMC Public Health. Health literacy. 2023; 18(11).
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