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Validation of Electronically Administered Three-Question Health Literacy Screener and STOFHLA in Identifying Limited Health Literacy

American Nurse

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.,

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

This preventable illness demands innovative strategies to improve health outcomes. When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. BMC Public Health. Health literacy. American Nurse Journal. 2023; 18(11).

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

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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.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A. 1002798 World Health Organization.