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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. from June 2022 to August 2022. For example, from March to July 2022, the pilot PACT lost two key team members, the LPN and RN. BMC Public Health. Health literacy.

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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. An embedded electronic health record (EHR) tool, such as an ASCVD risk score, creates a visual reminder for providers to assess a patient’s risk level, provide education, and engage them in their care. August 10, 2022.

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Understanding the Risk Factors for Postoperative ED Visits Following Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Consult QD

Analyzing the study cohort The investigators did a retrospective review of all Cleveland Clinic ESBS cases from January 2017 through June 2022. These results also made us wonder about health literacy, and whether our patients were fully grasping the education we gave them before surgery in relation to what to expect postop.”

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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. link] Accessed: January 26, 2022 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Aim to always speak with clarity, accuracy, and honesty. ” Joint Commission Perspectives 32, no.

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Heart failure management: Updated guidelines

American Nurse

Takeaways: The 2022 heart failure management update includes patient-centric recommendations focused on stages, primary prevention, left ventricular ejection fraction classification, pharmacologic management, and comorbidity management. Understand your role in patient-centered care. See HF stats.)

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Education & Teaching

MAS Medical Staffing

According to a 2022 systematic review published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research , patient teaching enhances adherence to treatment plans and may result in stronger patient outcomes. Understanding health literacy. Research backs the importance of patient education, too. Why Is Patient Education Important?

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The Economics of Proactive Models of Chronic Disease Care & Management

The Nurse Break

RACGP reported in 2018 that between 2016-2017 there were 715,000 potentially preventable hospital admissions with 47% of them being due to chronic diseases and heart failure and COPD are reported to both be in the top 5 for potentially preventable chronic diseases by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.