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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., Chew et al.,

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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Based on evidence that proves early counseling and interventions help reduce modifiable cardiovascular risks associated with HTN, heart attack, and stroke, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, along with Healthy People 2020, also strongly suggest consistent ambulatory cardiovascular risk screenings in adults with T2DM.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

After reviewing the most updated evidence, VA/DoD adopted the new parameters in 2020. When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. pdf Fayetteville VA Health Care Center. BMC Public Health. Health literacy.

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A Career In Correctional Nursing

Diversity Nursing

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics , the number of people who work as Registered Nurses, including Correctional Nurses, could rise by 9% from 2020 to 2030. Correctional health care requires a compassion that sees beyond a person's criminal record and can provide quality care in a unique setting.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

In 2020, researchers from Ireland, the U.S., It also suggested care coordination and health systems infrastructure capabilities as new domains. Another benefit of the framework was that it could serve as a communication tool to help patients assess care quality and their satisfaction with the care they received.

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Combating the Rise in Pregnan­cy-Related Hypertension

Consult QD

The right response, anywhere and on time Initiated in 2020 and now with more than 50 participating hospitals throughout Ohio, the project focuses on five critical domains outlined by the Alliance for Innovation and Maternal Health as critical to improving care for patients who present with HDP.

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

It’s also important to know your audience and speak appropriately according to the person’s age, culture, and level of health literacy. Last reviewed September 2020. Aim to always speak with clarity, accuracy, and honesty. ” Joint Commission Perspectives 32, no. 8 (August 2012): 1, 3. Use the Teach-Back Method: Tool #5.”