American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

Evidence-based patient education guidelines Takeaways Health literacy relates to an individual’s ability to find, understand, and use healthcare information and services. Only one in ten people have proficient health literacy. However, White found that only one in ten people have proficient health literacy.

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Health Literacy Promotion Education Self-Care 98

American Nurse

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Innovative strategies are required to help improve Veterans Health Administration primary care workload and panel. At the Fayetteville VA Medical Center (FVAMC), managing uncontrolled HTN presents challenges due to time constraints, inadequate staffing, and overloaded patient align care teams (PACTs). According to the U.S.

Health Literacy 105

Health Literacy LPN Military APRN 105

American Nurse

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Early counseling and intervention in ambulatory care settings, via risk assessment screening for early detection, can help reduce modifiable ASCVD risks. Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. See Risk assessment: History and recommendations.

Health Literacy 98

Health Literacy Self-Care Education Medicaid 98

American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

Patient-centered, interprofessional care supports self-management. Takeaways: Several innovations—insulin, glucometers, insulin pens—have helped to improve diabetes care and management Many of the current technologies are out of reach for some patients. In 2022, the estimated total cost of diabetes care was $413 billion.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Education Health Literacy Promotion 105

American Nurse

APRIL 30, 2023

Understand your role in patient-centered care. Palliative care The updated guidelines recommend palliative care and management to optimize patient outcomes and end-of-life quality. Nurse-led support for patients with HF who experience depression can improve self-care, which leads to improved clinical outcomes.

Self-Care 98

Self-Care Health Literacy Care coordination Education 98