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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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Using complaints to improve aged care

Nursing Review

In 2021, more than 59 per cent of people in residential aged care and 30 per cent of people accessing home support were aged 85 years and older. In 2021, non-compliance among Australian aged care services was found most often against Standard 3 – Personal and clinical care.

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The Power of Words

Penn Nursing

Sugerman Alumni Notes Class Notes, Spring 2025 In Memoriam, 2025 Spring Download Spring 2025 issue Menu Button The Power of Words When communication barriers impede care, nurses often play a role in bridging language and cultural gaps. Still, multilingual day-to-day communication is valuable, says Phann.

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Heart failure management: Updated guidelines

American Nurse

For patients with advanced HF, particularly Stage D, palliative care aids communication to address prognosis, life-extending therapies vs. treatment discontinuation, symptom management, and hospice. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2021 update. J Card Fai l. 2022;28(3):453-6. doi:10.1016/j.cardfail.2021.12.017 Nursing Times.