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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

This preventable illness demands innovative strategies to improve health outcomes. 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. BMC Public Health. Health literacy.

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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. link] Accessed: January 26, 2022 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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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. Low literacy levels among U.S. Research backs the importance of patient education, too.

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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. www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2024; 19(3).