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Record Nr.

UNINA9910808639303321

Autore

Parnell Terri Ann

Titolo

Health literacy in nursing : providing person-centered care / / Terri Ann Parnell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Springer Publishing Company, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

0-8261-6173-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (322 p.)

Disciplina

362.1

Soggetti

Health literacy

Communication

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Share Health Literacy in Nursing; Part I: Health Literacy: The Magnitude of the Issue; Chapter 1: Health Literacy: History, Definitions, and Models; Definitions of Health Literacy; Magnitude of the Issue; Misconceptions and Unconscious Bias; Theoretical/Conceptual Models; Nursing Knowledge and Experience; Health Literacy Resources for Nurses; References; Chapter 2: Low Health Literacy and Implications; Low Health Literacy Implications: Consumers of Health Care; Obtaining Health Information; Informed Consent

Medication ManagementImplementation of the Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Exchanges; Chronic Disease Management; Low Health Literacy Implications: Providers of Health Care and Health Care Systems; Unconscious Bias; Financial Implications; Low Health Literacy Implications: Beyond the Health Care System; References; Chapter 3: Delivering Patient-Centered Care in a Diverse Environment; Importance of Linking the Delivery of Safe, Quality Patient Care to Culturally Customized Patient-Centered Care; Clinical Case Scenario; Culture and the Link to Health Care

Cultural and Linguistic Competence in the Delivery of Patient-Centered CareHealth Literacy: Link to Patient Safety and an Expanded Scope in



the Focus on Community Health and Wellness; Health Literacy Strategies for Health Care Organizations; The Affordable Care Act: A National Mandate for Health Equity to Ensure the Delivery of Quality Patient-Centered Care to Diverse Populations; Health Literacy and the Affordable Care Act; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: The Health Literacy Environment: Enhancing Access and Wayfinding; Access and Initial Entry Location

Creating a Shame-Free, Welcoming EnvironmentHealth Care Wayfinding; Types of Wayfinding Information; Common Wayfinding Beliefs and Consequences; Signage; Terminology; Other Wayfinding Tools; Regulations and Codes; Summary; References; Chapter 5: The Health Literacy Tipping Point; References; Part II: Oral Communication; Chapter 6: Effective Communication and Plain Language; Effective Patient Communication; Medical Jargon and Your Nursing Colleagues; More About Plain Language; Summary; References; Chapter 7: Role of Culture, Language, and Communication Access Services; Case Scenario

IntroductionRole of Culture; National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services; Language and Communication Access; Limited English Proficient Persons; Language and Communication Interpretation Services; Interpretation Programs; References; Chapter 8: Nursing Strategies to Enhance Effective Communication; Foster Dignity and Respect; Create a Shame-Free Environment; Use Plain Language and Speak Slowly; Assess Learning Styles, Skills, and Preferences; Confirm Understanding; Summary; References; Part III: Written Health Communication; Chapter 9: Content Development

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Sommario/riassunto

""Dr. Parnell has captured the essence of health literacy and cultural competence, not only for nurses, but also applicable to all care providers and community workers . [and] provides us with a road map to enhance our success through health literacy and cultural competence. This is a must read for all health professionals."". -Richard H. Carmona , MD, MPH, FACS (From the Foreword). 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006). Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona. Promoting the health literacy of patients across all settings is an essential component of prevention, wellness