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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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Validation of Electronically Administered Three-Question Health Literacy Screener and STOFHLA in Identifying Limited Health Literacy

American Nurse

Introduction LOW HEALTH LITERACY, when not identified, is associated with poor health outcomes such as unsatisfactory medication compliance, poor disease management, and increased healthcare costs. RM, 2000) Currently, there are several validated modalities to assess health literacy (e.g., Chew et al., Chew et al.,

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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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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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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Early counseling and intervention in ambulatory care settings, via risk assessment screening for early detection, can help reduce modifiable ASCVD risks. Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. See Risk assessment: History and recommendations.

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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

Recognizing and addressing our biases can help ensure equitable care for all patients. Addressing implicit bias among healthcare providers is vital to improving patient safety, health outcomes, and access to care. Breakdown in communication can hinder the delivery of quality healthcare and further exacerbate health disparities.

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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.