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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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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. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. September 2020. September 2020. 2020; 86(1):29-38.

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Diabetes innovations and access to care

American Nurse

For example, ElSayed and colleagues recommend considering individual patient health literacy and cultural disease awareness when discussing diabetes technology. In 2017, the FDA approved the first Bluetooth-enabled insulin pen, Medtronic’s InPen™; in 2020, the FDA cleared it for all ages. Evolution of diabetes technology.

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