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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46630/psn-pdf
    November 15, 2017 - recommendations to address patient safety challenges in the ambulatory environment, including enhancing patient health … literacy, utilizing team-based care models, and establishing a national effort to reduce patient harm … across all settings of health care. … medical-office-survey-patient-safety-culture-2016-user-comparative-database-report https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-literacy … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/time-transparent-standards-quality-reporting-health-care-organizations

  2. Clinic Intervention Tracking Sheet (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/evidencenow/tools-and-materials/skills-qi-tracking.docx
    June 02, 2025 - Education on quality improvement (QI) topics Reviewed performance data Engaged electronic health … pressure, cholesterol, and smoking cessation measures Ensure patient education tools address health … literacy and multiple languages Establish patient monitoring for success with or barriers to care … literacy and multiple languages Establish patient monitoring for success with or barriers to … literacy and multiple languages Establish patient monitoring for success with or barriers to care

  3. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/851190/psn-pdf
    July 05, 2023 - BMC Health Serv Res. 2023;23(1):581. doi:10.1186/s12913-023-09428-1. … Clinicians described the importance of knowing patients' level of health literacy and ensuring they … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/remote-patient-monitoring https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/personal-health-literacy

  4. Adapting, Scaling, and Spreading an Algorithmic Asthma Mobile Intervention to Promote Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) Within Primary Care Settings - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r18hs025645-jariwal-final-report-2022.pdf
    January 01, 2022 - We collected baseline data regarding participant sociodemographics, health literacy (Newest Vital Sign … ),9 and digital health literacy.10 Limitations: This study’s main limitations have been regarding the … There were no significant relationships between age or gender and health literacy. … An education level of college or above was associated with adequate health literacy (Pearson’s correlation … The Impact of Education on Health Literacy of Asthmatics in the Bronx.

  5. Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment of Nurses. | PSNet

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    July 05, 2016 - July 5, 2008 Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion. … Literacy. … June 15, 2011 Improving Diagnosis in Health Care. … September 23, 2015 How Can Health Care Organizations Become More Health Literate? … August 15, 2012 Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health: Workshop Summary.

  6. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/866908/psn-pdf
    October 09, 2024 - Risk factors for consent and schedule errors included low health literacy and nonstandardized forms … double-never-event-wrong-patient-and-wrong-side https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-patient-safety-through-informed-consent-patients-limited-health-literacy

  7. Tool 4: How To Deliver the Re-Engineered Discharge to Diverse Populations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/es/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool4.html
    March 01, 2025 - literacy. … Health Literacy and Its Relationship to Readmissions Health literacy refers to a patient's ability "to … and that health literacy barriers are more common among minority adults and those who did not speak … Sickness and the stress of hospitalization can lower health literacy, so all patients are at risk of … literacy.

  8. Tool 4: How To Deliver the Re-Engineered Discharge to Diverse Populations | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/red/toolkit/redtool4.html
    March 01, 2025 - literacy. … Health Literacy and Its Relationship to Readmissions Health literacy refers to a patient's ability "to … and that health literacy barriers are more common among minority adults and those who did not speak … Sickness and the stress of hospitalization can lower health literacy, so all patients are at risk of … literacy.

  9. AHRQ Webinar - Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes into Practice: Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations for Action - Q&As (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/integrating-pros-into-practice-qas-02272024.pdf
    February 27, 2024 - literacy limitations? … literacy? … literacy limitations? … literacy limitations? … literacy?

  10. Culture Clash No More: Integration and Coordination of Disease Treatment and Palliative Care | PSNet

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    December 23, 2020 - Specific to this case, health literacy also impacts the decision-making process. … One study found that health literacy, rather than race, predicted end of life decisions. … Health Literacy and Access to Care.  … Health literacy not race predicts end-of-life care preferences.  … The impact of health literacy on palliative care outcomes. 

  11. 2009 Older Adults' Knowledge About Medications That Can Impact Driving. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/2009-older-adults-knowledge-about-medications-can-impact-driving
    July 12, 2016 - August 10, 2022 Health IT Safe Practices for Closing the Loop. … August 22, 2018 Corporate Responsibility and Health Care Quality: A Resource for Health … May 2, 2012 Inadequate health literacy among paid caregivers of seniors. … Literacy in Patient Safety March 1, 2009 To protect against drug errors, ask … August 5, 2008 Health Literacy Practices in Primary Care Settings: Examples from the

  12. Accuracy in patient understanding of common medical phrases. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accuracy-patient-understanding-common-medical-phrases
    November 30, 2022 - December 21, 2022 Factors associated with mental health outcomes among health care workers … Literacy August 30, 2023 Patient Safety Primers … Strategies to Improve Organizational Health Literacy. … May 31, 2023 Understanding and responding to health literacy as a social determinant … of health.

  13. Do medication samples jeopardize patient safety? | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/do-medication-samples-jeopardize-patient-safety
    November 16, 2022 - Prior research has demonstrated that health literacy is directly linked to comprehension of medication … literacy, which could predispose to adverse drug events. … November 16, 2022 The impact of racism on child and adolescent health. … August 4, 2021 An integrative total worker health framework for keeping workers safe … October 2, 2019 Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among frontline health care personnel in

  14. Taking Charge of Your Healthcare: Your Path to Being an Empowered Patient. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/taking-charge-your-healthcare-your-path-being-empowered-patient
    May 24, 2017 - November 18, 2020 Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Errors in Health Care. … February 24, 2021 View More Related Resources AHRQ Health Literacy … November 23, 2016 Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and Families. … November 21, 2016 Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion. … Literacy Improvement

  15. Patient engagement in patient safety: barriers and facilitators. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/patient-engagement-patient-safety-barriers-and-facilitators
    May 09, 2015 - November 10, 2017 Developing and Testing the Health Care Safety Hotline: A Prototype … December 21, 2014 Health literacy and quality: focus on chronic illness care and patient … , MD March 22, 2009 Perspective The Role of Health … Literacy in Patient Safety March 1, 2009 WebM&M Cases … Care Providers Quality and Safety Professionals Patient Self-Management Health Literacy Improvement

  16. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46193/psn-pdf
    May 31, 2017 - issue/communicating-clearly-about-medicines-proceedings-workshop-brief Medication safety is a global health … Panelists focused on elements of the process such as the patient experience, health literacy, medication … medication-without-harm-whos-third-global-patient-safety-challenge https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/misunderstanding-prescription-drug-warning-labels-among-patients-low-literacy

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44911/psn-pdf
    February 17, 2016 - improving-doctor-patient-communication-digital-world Digital technologies represent both promise and risks for communication in health … physician–patient communication, including time pressures, patient portals, electronic documentation demands, and health … literacy. … connecting-patients-and-clinicians-anticipated-effects-open-notes-patient-safety-and-quality https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-literacy-universal-precautions-toolkit-second-edition

  18. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/40288/psn-pdf
    December 21, 2014 - helping-patients-simplify-and-safely-use-complex-prescription-regimens This study found that patients, particularly those with limited health … literacy, would benefit from clearer understanding, organization, and simplification of their medication … helping-patients-simplify-and-safely-use-complex-prescription-regimens https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/literacy-and-misunderstanding-prescription-drug-labels

  19. My-Medicine-List (doc file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/health-literacy/my-medicine-list.docx
    June 02, 2025 - My Medicines List My Name: My Allergies: My Emergency Contact Information: Date: My medicines, vitamins, herbals, and supplements, as of Include all prescription and non-prescription medicines. Non-prescription medicines may include vitamins, herbals, supplements, cold or cough medicines, aspiri…

  20. My Medicines List (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/health-literacy/my-medicines-list.pdf
    June 02, 2025 - My Medicines List Page 1 of 3 My Medicines List My Name: My Allergies: My Emergency Contact Information: My medicines, vitamins, herbals, and supplements, as of Include all prescription and non-prescription medicines. Non-prescription medicines may include vitamins, herbals, supplements, cold or co…
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