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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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Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources

Every Nurse

CLINICAL PRACTICE Cultural Competency in Neonatal Nursing: Strategies and Resources Updated May 8, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Providing quality neonatal care to patients requires a wide range of skills and competencies, one of which is cultural competency.

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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.” With so many moving pieces to treatment, Hightower says having excellent communication and critical thinking skills is essential.

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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They also offer reproductive health services, promote family planning, and provide support during pregnancy and childbirth. By providing essential healthcare services, community health nurses ensure that underserved populations have access to quality care.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

Why the Six Domains of Health Care Quality emerged. By focusing on the six domains as an operational framework, healthcare organizations would have a higher probability of both reducing errors and improving the overall quality of health care that they provide. Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality.

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Heart failure management: Updated guidelines

American Nurse

Understand your role in patient-centered care. Palliative care The updated guidelines recommend palliative care and management to optimize patient outcomes and end-of-life quality. Nurse-led support for patients with HF who experience depression can improve self-care, which leads to improved clinical outcomes.

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Education & Teaching

MAS Medical Staffing

Health literacy can be the defining factor between wellness and relapse that requires admission to a hospital or the exacerbation of a medical condition. As such, if you are a nurse, you’re in a perfect position to prepare your patients for at-home self-management. Why Is Patient Education Important?