Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Health Literacy"
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A Health Literacy Algorithm Impact on Readmissions and Patient Satisfaction
The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to explore the relationship between health literacy levels and readmission rates and patient satisfaction scores. The medical-surgical unit in the studied community ... -
Health literacy competencies for registered nurses: An E-Delphi study
(2017-08-03)In the United States, only 12% of adults possess proficient health literacy skills. Individuals with low health literacy skills experience poorer health outcomes. Failure of registered nurses to consider health ... -
Health literacy preparation of BSN students: A basic qualitative study
Understanding the complexity of multiple health conditions, treatment options, and medications requires a high level of health literacy. Yet, 88% of Americans have some deficiency in health literacy. The nursing literature ... -
Improving Culturally Competent Care for International Students
(2017-08-31)Background: As the international student population grows on college campuses across the United States (U.S.), health professionals are challenged to meet national and college health objectives for providing culturally ... -
Improving stress test procedural outcomes through effective communication tools
Low health literacy may lead to a lack of understanding of disease management and preparation needed before a procedure. Healthcare professionals must implement evidence-based measures that will facilitate healthcare ... -
Preoperative instructions, health literacy, and medication adherence
(2018-06-11)Health literacy is defined as the “degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions” (Ammerman ... -
Teach-back and its impact on hospital consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems (HCAHPS)
(2017-04-18)Successful patient outcomes rely heavily on patient engagement, patient/family education, and promotion of self-management. Teach-back methodology offers the healthcare team a proven technique to determine learner's health ...