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

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. 2023; 18(11). July 6, 2023. BMC Public Health. Health literacy.

Health Literacy 105

Health Literacy LPN Military APRN 105

Minority Nurse

APRIL 14, 2023

When individuals and communities have access to health information, resources, and services that identifies and respects others’ formal and casual languages, religious and cultural behaviors and beliefs, and is provided with easy and convenient access to accurate health resources, the potential for better health outcomes is greatly improved.

Health Literacy 52

Health Literacy Promotion Mental Health Health Outcomes 52

Every Nurse

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This limited access to healthcare prevents individuals from receiving timely and appropriate care, leading to poorer health outcomes. Socioeconomic Disparities Socioeconomic disparities significantly contribute to health inequities among underserved populations.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Promotion Health Literacy Health Outcomes 52

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

Medication reviews performed for older adult patients help reduce health problems that impact daily life, improve medication adherence, decrease hospital admissions, and lower drug–drug adverse reactions. www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool2b.html Alshehri AA, Jalal Z, Cheema E, Haque MS, Jenkins D, Yahyouche A.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Literacy Promotion 98

Every Nurse

MAY 7, 2023

CLINICAL PRACTICE Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources Updated May 8, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Providing quality neonatal care to patients requires a wide range of skills and competencies, one of which is cultural competency.

Self-Care 52

Self-Care Communication Health Literacy Promotion 52

Nursing Review

JANUARY 20, 2025

per cent) 16- to 24-year-olds, who are also at higher risk of poor mental health outcomes. While LGBTQIA+ people have been included as a priority population in other Australian health strategies , the new action plan is the first focused specifically on them. In 2023, drag story time events encountered threats of violence.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Health Literacy Self-Care Health Outcomes 52