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Peds Collab Preview | Elevate patient care through health literacy

NRC Health

Engage with your peers in pediatrics, embrace best practices, and collaborate on strategies to prioritize human-centered care. This years lineup includes many great presentations, including a session that aims to illuminate the importance of health literacy as a foundational element of patient care.

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Assuming the best: Why nurses should believe in patients’ desire for health

American Nurse

Such assumptions overlook the complex reality that many patients face, including socioeconomic factors, mental health issues, or a lack of health literacy. Confusion about health information can further complicate matters.

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Combating the Rise in Pregnan­cy-Related Hypertension

Consult QD

Additionally, we are incorporating shared-decision making, providing culturally sensitive education for all patients, and working to eliminate barriers related to social determinants of health, transportation, and health literacy and numeracy,” he says.

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

Relias

Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health. A good healthcare learning management platform can also foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and recognition among staff.

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Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources

Every Nurse

Factors such as language barriers, health literacy, and cultural misunderstandings can all interfere with effective communication and care processes. Cultural competence, therefore, is critical in ensuring the best outcomes for both infants and their families.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Caring for Yourself, Others, and Your Heart in a Sudden World

The Relentless School Nurse

Instead, it means we are committed to continuous learning, to staying informed about emerging health threats and best practices. As educators, we have a unique opportunity to promote health literacy among our students, staff, and families. But our care extends far beyond these clinical duties.