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.

Health Literacy 98

Health Literacy Promotion Education Self-Care 98

The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 14, 2024

I can’t believe we have to say this out loud in 2024, but here we go: Vaccines do NOT cause autism. Yet here we are, still fighting this battle against dangerous misinformation that threatens public health. Health literacy isn’t just a one-time thing; it’s an ongoing process. Advocacy is essential too.

Health Literacy 84

Health Literacy Communication Promotion Education 84

Nursing Review

JUNE 10, 2024

Research from Hnry’s March 2024 Sole Trader Pulse – the only nationwide survey of self-employed people in Australia, including contract nurses and NDIS workers – reveals the burden of financial admin means only 64% of sole traders claim all of the business expenses they’re entitled to.

Health Literacy 52

Health Literacy Business Self-Care Professional Development 52

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

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. 2024; 19(3). The organization continues to collect and analyze data.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Literacy Promotion 98

American Nurse

JULY 3, 2024

The nurse’s role Home-based professional nursing requires a unique set of knowledge and skills focused on care coordination, home assessment, direct patient care, team leadership, health promotion, and patient education related to self-care. 2024; 19(6). February 2024. ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool5.html

Self-Care 40

Self-Care Health Literacy Medicare Home Healthcare 40

American Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

For example, ElSayed and colleagues recommend considering individual patient health literacy and cultural disease awareness when discussing diabetes technology. Prioritize access Diabetes technology promotes positive behavioral transformations and patient independence. 2024; 19(5). American Nurse Journal. DSMES settings.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Education Health Literacy Promotion 105