Author

Parnell, Terri Ann

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing Company, LLC

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 302 p., ill.

Subject

Nursing

Nursing Education

Communication

Nurse Practitioners

Abstract

This health literacy textbook provides an overview of health literacy, discusses the magnitude of the issue, and explains implications of low health literacy. It details strategies to enhance effective communication between patients and nursing practitioners. Through case-based examples, this textbook and clinical guide assists nurses in developing the requisite skills needed to communicate effectively so that patients can truly make informed health decisions and enhance health outcomes.

Key Features:

Provides a solid foundation for developing skills that foster health literacy among all patients and practitioners

Assists in meeting the regulatory requirements for providing culturally and linguistically appropriate patient education

Includes guidelines for improving health literacy according to increasingly evolving regulatory standards

Includes case-based examples to illustrate the purpose and effectiveness of enhancing patient and provider health literacy skills

Addresses both oral and written communication strategies

ISBN

9780826161727

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

REF JC 530 PAR 2015

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