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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. 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.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

In 2020, researchers from Ireland, the U.S., Wellness, equity, and health are interrelated, as are personal health and public health. Providers and clinicians should emphasize health care as a service to create positive health outcomes for more people. What’s missing from the Six Domains?

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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. Such psychosocial care has been proven to improve patient health outcomes and quality of life. Last reviewed September 2020. ” Joint Commission Perspectives 32, no.

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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. September 2020. www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A. 2020; 86(1):29-38.