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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

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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The Importance of Patient Education

Diversity Nursing

Patient education provides a better understanding of their health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies, leading to better health outcomes. Teach Self-Management Skills Self-management skills are taught to patients so they can effectively manage their health conditions.

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National Nurse’s Month Reflections: Build, Nurture and Lead

Daily Nurse

Support Nurses with Micro-resiliency Initiatives That Promote Wellness Resiliency across health care shot to prominence during the pandemic. This cart contains self-care products such as lotions, reading materials to take minds off work or take a few minutes to laugh, and more. Here are two examples.

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Promoting Patient Engagement in Rehab Therapy: Strategies That Work

Relias

In other words, to promote patient engagement in rehab therapy, you must start with the individual patient’s motivation and work together toward optimal outcomes. Some patients may have low levels of health literacy, and others may experience cultural barriers that prevent them from fully participating in their rehabilitation.

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Tax time: 10 expenses you might not know you can claim

Nursing Review

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.

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Heather Hightower’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Journey

Minority Nurse

“They need counseling, social work, vocational and school support, but also nursing that supports health literacy development and supports social development.” APHON members are dedicated to promoting optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders, 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

Take care of yourself. Take care of others around you. Take care of your heart! Taking Care of Yourself “Take care of yourself.” But as I’ve learned through years of experience and, admittedly, some hard lessons, self-care is not selfish. But self-care goes beyond physical health.