Download or read book Improving Diabetic Knowledge and Practices Through the Use of a Low Health literacy Diabetes Toolkit written by Jennifer Marie Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " Diabetes is a profound, deleterious condition affecting millions of people worldwide. To successful management diabetes and avoid complications, one must have proficient health literacy ability to understand and follow recommend management techniques efficiently and effectively (Liang & Brach, 2017). Evidence-based diabetes self-management programs that use low health literacy tools have proven to lower the glycated hemoglobin (A1C) levels and improve diabetic knowledge and practices of participants. In this capstone project, a multimodal, low health literacy, diabetes self-management toolkit was implemented in an inner-city clinic among persons with diabetes and various health literacy levels. From the clinic, twelve patients with diabetes were recruited, consented, and enrolled into a tiered diabetes education intervention. Participants were mostly female (n=7), mean age 52 years old, all high school graduates and most having high health literacy. Participant's health literacy level was measured using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (DM-REALM) survey and knowledge was assessed via the Brief Diabetes Knowledge survey pre-intervention and post-intervention. Compliance was measured by self-report and pre-intervention and post-intervention A1C levels. Participants improved medication adherence and endorsed eating less carbohydrates pre to post intervention. The group mean A1C declined pre-intervention to post-intervention while knowledge scores increased across all literacy levels. This three-month evidence-based, diabetes education intervention showed that patients with diabetes could successfully manage their diabetes when provided with low health-literacy tools. More research is needed to explore the impact of diabetes toolkits on diabetes knowledge and A1C's longitudinally in this population. Key words: Diabetes type 1, Diabetes type 2, Diabetes Self-Management, Health Literacy " -- Abstract

Download or read book Literacy and health outcomes written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Using the teach back Education Method with Type II Diabetic Patients and Health Leteracy written by Sonia Romero and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective communication provides healthcare providers and patients an opportunity to address issues or concerns. Effective communication is linked to improving patient outcomes. Patients with low health literacy are unable to understand, read, comprehend, or discuss the information provided by their healthcare providers. Poor health literacy directly affects disease management and leads to poor patient outcomes. The increase rate of obesity worldwide has quadrupled, the unhealthy lifestyle is one of the risk factors causing adults to develop Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). T2DM is a condition in where the pancreas does not produce sufficient insulin to absorb the glucose consumed. T2DM can be prevented or controlled with proper management of the disease along with lifestyle changes. The purpose of the project is to identify if the use of the teach-back education method with Type II diabetic patients and health literacy can improve education, communication, and patient outcomes. An analysis of the literature further supports the need to communicate effectively with patients who have T2DM and poor health literacy.

Download or read book Building the Case for Health Literacy written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2018-08-26 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of health literacy has evolved from one focused on individuals to one that recognizes that health literacy is multidimensional. While communicating in a health literate manner is important for everyone, it is particularly important when communicating with those with limited health literacy who also experience more serious medication errors, higher rates of hospitalization and use of the emergency room, poor health outcomes, and increased mortality. Over the past decade, research has shown that health literacy interventions can significantly impact various areas including health care costs, outcomes, and health disparities. To understand the extent to which health literacy has been shown to be effective at contributing to the Quadruple Aim of improving the health of communities, providing better care, providing affordable care, and improving the experience of the health care team, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a public workshop on building the case for health literacy. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop, and highlights important lessons about the role of health literacy in meeting the Quadruple Aim, case studies of organizations that have adopted health literacy, and discussions among the different stakeholders involved in making the case for health literacy.

Download or read book Evaluating the Utilization of a Combination Therapy to Improve Self efficacy and Glycemic Control in Patients with Type Two Diabetes Mellitus and Low Health Literacy written by Crystal Manus Masling and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a significant health issue, as it requires patients to perform daily self-management activities. One in every three Americans with Type 2 diabetes has limited or low health literacy skills. Limited or low health literacy skills can impact a patient’s overall health outcome; therefore, a critical element for disease management and patient adherence is health literacy. The purpose of this three-month scholarly project was to determine if the utilization of an educational intervention specific to one’s level of health literacy, combined with a short message service reinforcement tool, could improve glycemic control and self-efficacy in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with limited and low HL. A sample of four participants was recruited for this scholarly project. Participants completed pre and post self-efficacy and health literacy questionnaires. During the three-month intervention phase, participants interacted with the project leader utilizing the text messaging reinforcement tool. After the three-month intervention phase, participants had an overall 9% increase in self-efficacy confidence, a 42% overall increase in health literacy knowledge, and an overall HbA1c mean value reduction of 0.5%. This combination therapy intervention is easy and convenient for health care providers and Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with limited or low health literacy. This intervention is an efficient and effective method to improve patients self-efficacy and diabetes knowledge; furthermore, this method improves patient self-management skills, glycemic control, and patient longevity.

Download or read book Health Literacy written by Who Regional Office for Europe and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As societies grow more complex and people are increasingly bombarded with health information and misinformation, health literacy becomes essential. People with strong health literacy skills enjoy better health and well-being, while those with weaker skills tend to engage in riskier behavior and have poorer health. With evidence from the recent European Health Literacy Survey, this report identifies practical and effective ways public health and other sector authorities and advocates can strengthen health literacy in a variety of settings, including educational settings, workplaces, marketplaces, health systems, new and traditional media and political arenas. The report can be used as a tool for spreading awareness, stimulating debate and research and, above all, for informing policy development and action.

Download or read book Health Literacy in Nursing written by Terri Ann Parnell and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-08-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Download or read book Health Literacy as a Moderator in the Relationship Between Diabetes Knowledege and Diabetes Outcomes written by Jameshyia Ballard Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research was to determine if health literacy was a moderator in the relationship between diabetes knowledge and diabetes outcomes, and explore the relationship between diabetes knowledge and health literacy. The target population included adults living in Mississippi with a diagnosis of diabetes at any point in life. A pilot study was performed to determine if the Functional Communicative Critical Health Literacy scales (FCCHL) and the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy in Diabetes scale (SKILLD) were appropriate for use in a population of adults in Mississippi with a diagnosis of diabetes. Participants for the pilot study were recruited via Facebook pages belonging to diabetes-related organizations in Mississippi. Internal consistency was measured using Kuder Richardson coefficient and coefficient alpha to determine if FCCHL and SKILLD were reliable. Bivariate correlations were used to determine if FCCHL and SKILLD were valid. The pilot study revealed SKILLD and FCCHL were valid and reliable methods of measuring diabetes knowledge and health literacy. In the research study, participants were recruited for the research study via recognized and accredited diabetes self-management programs in Mississippi. In the research study, validation and reliability testing were performed for FCCHL and SKILLD using Kuder Richardson coefficient, coefficient alpha, and bivariate correlations. Hierarchical linear regression followed by structure coefficients were used to determine if health literacy was a moderator in the relationship between diabetes knowledge and health literacy, and explore relationships between diabetes knowledge, health literacy, and diabetes outcomes. FCCHL was determined to be a valid and reliable method of measuring health literacy, and SKILLD was determined to be a valid but not reliable method of measuring diabetes knowledge. It was determined that health literacy was not a moderator in the relationship between diabetes knowledge and diabetes outcomes. When predicting diabetes outcomes using total health literacy, diabetes knowledge, and an interaction variable (diabetes knowledge*total health literacy), it was determined that total health literacy was the strongest predictor in the model. When predicting diabetes outcomes using functional health literacy, communicative health literacy, critical health literacy, and diabetes knowledge, among these variables critical health literacy was the strongest predictor in the model. Findings of this research imply total health literacy and critical health literacy are important predictors for diabetes outcomes. --Page ii.

Download or read book Health Literacy written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-06-29 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To maintain their own health and the health of their families and communities, consumers rely heavily on the health information that is available to them. This information is at the core of the partnerships that patients and their families forge with today's complex modern health systems. This information may be provided in a variety of forms â€" ranging from a discussion between a patient and a health care provider to a health promotion advertisement, a consent form, or one of many other forms of health communication common in our society. Yet millions of Americans cannot understand or act upon this information. To address this problem, the field of health literacy brings together research and practice from diverse fields including education, health services, and social and cultural sciences, and the many organizations whose actions can improve or impede health literacy. Health Literacy: Prescription to End Confusion examines the body of knowledge that applies to the field of health literacy, and recommends actions to promote a health literate society. By examining the extent of limited health literacy and the ways to improve it, we can improve the health of individuals and populations.

Download or read book Psychosocial Care for People with Diabetes written by Deborah Young-Hyman and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2012-12-25 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychosocial Care for People with Diabetes describes the major psychosocial issues which impact living with and self-management of diabetes and its related diseases, and provides treatment recommendations based on proven interventions and expert opinion. The book is comprehensive and provides the practitioner with guidelines to access and prescribe treatment for psychosocial problems commonly associated with living with diabetes.

Download or read book Health Literacy Among Older Adults written by Karen Kopera-Frye, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first graduate text to address health literacy in the aging population Low health literacy is a critical issue among adults, with over one third found to have difficulty understanding such basic information as that found on prescription bottles. This is the first graduate textbook to address key health literacy issues as they affect the health and wellbeing of the aging population. Embracing a topic spanning numerous disciplines, it features a dynamic, multicontextual systems approach and includes contributions from renowned scholars and practitioners in gerontology, public health, social work, nursing, and other related fields. The text emphasizes increasing health literacy among older adults through the use of technological tools and features, the most current research, and evidence-based programs and practices. The book provides expansive coverage of the intersection of technology and health literacy, highlighting innovative approaches and discussing how to use technology with resource-limited groups. The text gives special consideration to rural, impoverished, culturally diverse, and lowliteracy elders and presents gold standard intervention programs and models. Also covered are the policy implications of programs focusing on increasing health literacy and future directions for meeting the Healthy People 2020 initiative. Case studies, review questions, learning objectives, and supplemental PowerPoint presentations will reinforce learning. Key Features: Provides a one-of-a-kind, multidisciplinary survey of the key health literacy issues of older adults Focuses on increasing health literacy across the disciplines Addresses a priority area of Healthy People 2020 Incorporates research and practice from gerontology, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, medicine, and nursing Includes case studies, review questions, learning objectives, and PowerPoint slides for assisting instructors

Download or read book Health Professions Education written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Institute of Medicine study Crossing the Quality Chasm (2001) recommended that an interdisciplinary summit be held to further reform of health professions education in order to enhance quality and patient safety. Health Professions Education: A Bridge to Quality is the follow up to that summit, held in June 2002, where 150 participants across disciplines and occupations developed ideas about how to integrate a core set of competencies into health professions education. These core competencies include patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. This book recommends a mix of approaches to health education improvement, including those related to oversight processes, the training environment, research, public reporting, and leadership. Educators, administrators, and health professionals can use this book to help achieve an approach to education that better prepares clinicians to meet both the needs of patients and the requirements of a changing health care system.

Download or read book International Handbook of Health Literacy written by Ullrich Bauer and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Health literacy addresses a range of social dimensions of health, including knowledge, navigation and communication, as well as individual and organizational skills for accessing, understanding, evaluating and using information. Particularly over the past decade, health literacy has globally become a major public health concern as an asset for promoting health, wellbeing and sustainable development. This comprehensive handbook provides an invaluable overview of current international thinking about health literacy, highlighting cutting edge research, policy and practice in the field. With a diverse team of contributors, the book addresses health literacy across the life-span and offers insights from different populations and settings. Providing a wide range of major findings, the book outlines current discourse in the field and examines necessary future dialogues and new perspectives.

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Download or read book Exercise and Diabetes written by Sheri R. Colberg and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2013-05-30 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physical movement has a positive effect on physical fitness, morbidity, and mortality in individuals with diabetes. Although exercise has long been considered a cornerstone of diabetes management, many health care providers fail to prescribe it. In addition, many fitness professionals may be unaware of the complexities of including physical activity in the management of diabetes. Giving patients or clients a full exercise prescription that take other chronic conditions commonly accompanying diabetes into account may be too time-consuming for or beyond the expertise of many health care and fitness professionals. The purpose of this book is to cover the recommended types and quantities of physical activities that can and should be undertaken by all individuals with any type of diabetes, along with precautions related to medication use and diabetes-related health complications. Medications used to control diabetes should augment lifestyle improvements like increased daily physical activity rather than replace them. Up until now, professional books with exercise information and prescriptions were not timely or interactive enough to easily provide busy professionals with access to the latest recommendations for each unique patient. However, simply instructing patients to “exercise more” is frequently not motivating or informative enough to get them regularly or safely active. This book is changing all that with its up-to-date and easy-to-prescribe exercise and physical activity recommendations and relevant case studies. Read and learn to quickly prescribe effective and appropriate exercise to everyone.

Download or read book Transformational Tool Kit for Front Line Nurses An Issue of Nursing Clinics of North America written by Francisca Cisneros Farrar and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nurses are faced with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Healthcare delivery models are transforming that require adaptive and flexible nurses. The primary role of the frontline nurse is providing patient care. To be successful in this role it requires numerous competencies supported by evidence-based data. Frontline bedside nurses are fundamental to the success of value-based care delivery models. These transformational models rely on robust nursing contributions for success. Most frontline nurses don't understand value-based care models and their role in promoting positive outcomes for reimbursement. This issue is a tool kit to empower our frontline nurses for challenges they are facing with transformations occurring at their bedside practice site. The articles will be a best practice handbook for frontline nurses by providing resources to develop clinical skills to provide safe, quality, and accountable patient care needed for new healthcare delivery models.

Download or read book Priority Areas for National Action written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-04-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new release in the Quality Chasm Series, Priority Areas for National Action recommends a set of 20 priority areas that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other groups in the public and private sectors should focus on to improve the quality of health care delivered to all Americans. The priority areas selected represent the entire spectrum of health care from preventive care to end of life care. They also touch on all age groups, health care settings and health care providers. Collective action in these areas could help transform the entire health care system. In addition, the report identifies criteria and delineates a process that DHHS may adopt to determine future priority areas.