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How to Keep Patients Satisfied — and Raise Your Patient Satisfaction Scores

Relias

Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. As a result, many organizations continuously look for new ways to improve their patient satisfaction as efficiently and effectively as possible.

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Understanding Racial Concordance In The Nursing Field

Diversity Nursing

Racial concordance signifies the connection between the racial or ethnic backgrounds of patients and their healthcare providers, showcasing its profound impact on patient care, communication, trust, and overall health outcomes. This trust can lead to greater adherence to treatment plans and better health outcomes.

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Why Representation in Nursing is Important

Diversity Nursing

When patients can relate to their Nurses on a personal level, it encourages open communication, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of their healthcare needs. This trust is not only essential for effective healthcare delivery, but it also plays a significant role in patient satisfaction and overall well-being.

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How to Tap into the Healing Power of Color, Sound, and Art in Your Practice

Nurse Practitioners in Business

A study published on PubMed Central reports: ”Art contributes to creating an environment and atmosphere where patients can feel safe, socialize, maintain a connection to the world outside the hospital and support their identity.

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Patient Advocacy: A Closer Look

Diversity Nursing

Education is crucial in patient advocacy because knowledge enables patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare. Communication Communication is essential to ensure patients receive high-quality care and good health outcomes. It also helps improve patient satisfaction.

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Health Systems Investing in DEI: A Closer Look

Diversity Nursing

When healthcare professionals understand the unique needs and perspectives of their patient populations, they can deliver more effective and personalized treatments, leading to better health outcomes. By promoting diversity and inclusion, hospitals aim to address these disparities and provide equitable care to all patients.

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A researcher’s prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

American Nurse

And rather than talking down to the patient, they explain things calmly, using everyday language and avoiding arcane medical jargon. The power of humility A growing body of research demonstrates that clinicians’ humility positively affects patient satisfaction, health outcomes and overall care.

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