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  1. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45633/psn-pdf
    December 21, 2016 - lost-translation-medication-labeling-immigrant-families Non–English-speaking patients face particular challenges associated with health … literacy. … This commentary highlights how pharmacists have a greater role in health care decisions in Latin American … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/lost-translation-medication-labeling-immigrant-families https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/literacy-and-misunderstanding-prescription-drug-labels

  2. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45318/psn-pdf
    September 28, 2016 - medication administration by parents, such as misunderstanding of instructions due to insufficient health … literacy. … year-national-analysis https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/parents-medication-administration-errors-role-dosing-instruments-and-health-literacy

  3. Engaging Diverse Patients in Using an Online Patient Portal - Final Report (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r00hs022408-lyles-final-report-2019.pdf
    January 01, 2019 - Demographics included age, gender, race/ethnicity, highest education completed, health literacy, English … Most importantly, we found significant barriers by the self- reported health literacy of participants18 … Variable Adequate Health Literacy Limited Health Literacy Very Limited Health Literacy Portal … Our iterations simplified the content to better match the digital and health literacy levels of the … Overall, among the 93 participants, 60% were non-white, 51% had limited health literacy, and 76% used

  4. Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and Families. | PSNet

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    December 24, 2008 - Citation Text: Improving Health Care Quality: A Guide for Patients and Families. … Content areas include health care quality, quality measurement and tools, health care decision making … December 10, 2024 View More Related Resources AHRQ Health Literacy … May 1, 2016 Five Steps to Safer Health Care. … Literacy Improvement Patient Education

  5. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46045/psn-pdf
    December 22, 2018 - essential to preventing contextual errors: a qualitative study conducted at Chicago area Veterans Health … Essential to Preventing Contextual Errors: A Qualitative Study Conducted at Chicago Area Veterans Health … validating-domains-patient-contextual-factors-essential-preventing-contextual- errors Contextual errors can occur when health … care providers fail to consider a patient's individual context, such as limited literacy, when making … validating-domains-patient-contextual-factors-essential-preventing-contextual-errors https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/health-literacy

  6. Validating domains of patient contextual factors essential to preventing contextual errors: a qualitative study conducted at Chicago area Veterans Health Administration sites. | PSNet

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    September 20, 2011 - factors essential to preventing contextual errors: a qualitative study conducted at Chicago area Veterans Health … Contextual errors can occur when health care providers fail to consider a patient's individual context … , such as limited literacy , when making a treatment plan. … December 21, 2014 Health literacy and quality: focus on chronic illness care and patient … November 2, 2010 Perspective The Role of Health Literacy

  7. Factors affecting usage of a personal health record (PHR) to manage health. | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/effects-age-cognition-and-health-literacy-use-patient-emr/citation/factors-usage-personal-ehr
    January 01, 2023 - Factors affecting usage of a personal health record (PHR) to manage health. … Factors affecting usage of a personal health record (PHR) to manage health. … Principal Investigator Taha, Jessica Rose Project Name The Effects of Age, Cognition, and Health … Literacy on Use of a Patient EMR Technology Personal Health Record Document Type

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/37117/psn-pdf
    October 04, 2011 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/language-barriers-prescriptions-patients-limited-english-proficiency-survey- pharmacies Health … literacy remains a concern in reducing medication errors. … language-barriers-prescriptions-patients-limited-english-proficiency-survey-pharmacies https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#healthliteracy%20 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/literacy-and-misunderstanding-prescription-drug-labels

  9. Artificial intelligence-powered chatbots in search engines: a cross-sectional study on the quality and risks of drug information for patients. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/artificial-intelligence-powered-chatbots-search-engines-cross-sectional-study-quality-and
    April 21, 2021 - Patients frequently use the internet, and now chatbots , to learn more about their health, symptoms, … June 14, 2023 Visual acuity, literacy, and unintentional misuse of nonprescription medications … April 29, 2018 Health Literacy Research: Current Status and Future Directions. … See More About The Topic Pharmacy Medication Errors/Preventable Adverse Drug Events Health … Literacy Improvement Technologic Approaches Patient Education

  10. Appendix D. Organizations and Web Sites | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appd.html
    March 01, 2017 - , Health Literacy Health Care for All Health Literacy Now Health Research and Educational Trust … Literacy Medically Induced Trauma Support Services Medicare and Medicaid patient and family education … Cancer Institute Emory Health System Genesys Health System Group Health Health Systems of Eastern … , Augusta, GA MedStar Health Memorial Health System of Hollywood, Florida Prince George’s County … Health Department U.S.

  11. Acute care patients discuss the patient role in patient safety. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/acute-care-patients-discuss-patient-role-patient-safety
    October 12, 2011 - Health Care Manage Rev. 2011;36(2):134-144. doi:10.1097/HMR.0b013e318208cd31. … Health Care Manage Rev . 2011; 36 (2) :134-144 . … December 21, 2014 Health literacy and quality: focus on chronic illness care and patient … Literacy in Patient Safety March 1, 2009 WebM&M Cases … Literacy Improvement

  12. H | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    June 12, 2025 - Topics Browse A - Z H Health Information Technology (HIT) Health Literacy Health … Services Research (HSR) Health Systems Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Healthcare … Costs Healthcare Delivery Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) Heart Disease and Health Home

  13. Barwise, Amelia K. | Digital Healthcare Research

    digital.ahrq.gov/principal-investigator/barwise-amelia-k
    January 01, 2024 - Harnessing health information technology to promote equitable care for patients with limited English … Harnessing health information technology to promote equitable care for patients with limited English … Project Name Harnessing Health Information Technology to Promote Equitable Care for Patients with … literacy, and family interpretation: What is ethical communication? … A case study on language barriers, health literacy, and family interpretation: What is ethical communication

  14. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46300/psn-pdf
    August 16, 2017 - J Glob Health. 2017;7(1):011001. doi:10.7189/jogh.07.011001. … Clinicians identified limited health literacy and inadequate information sharing among clinicians as … ://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/medication-errors-involving-oral-chemotherapy https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-literacy

  15. Evaluation Planning Tool (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/resources/diagnostic-toolkit/06-pfe-planning-evaluation.pdf
    August 01, 2021 - staff observation tool � Provider satisfaction with the strategy [via provider feedback survey] � D Health … Literacy Item Sets for the AHRQ CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey https://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/ surveys-guidance … /item-sets/literacy/ index.html2 https://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/reports … /issue-briefs/state-of-science-brief1.pdf https://www.ahrq.gov/cahps/surveys-guidance/item-sets/literacy

  16. Translation of Comparative Effectiveness of Depression Medications Into Practice (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/iadapt/montori.pdf
    September 29, 2013 - Project Aims The main aims of this study are to: 1) Develop a literacy-sensitive depression treatment … in a cluster- randomized trial enrolling primary care practices serving depressed patients with low health … literacy, of the efficacy of Depression Choice vs. usual care in improving measures of patient knowledge … decision-making and decision making quality, and 6-month measures of medication adherence and mental health … Study Population Adult Patients Health Condition Addressed Mental Health Depression Dissemination

  17. Tip 6. Use Caution With Readability Formulas for Quality Reports | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/resources/writing/tip6.html
    May 01, 2015 - National Adult Literacy Survey. … The National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS) shows literacy levels for people of different ages, races/ethnicities … , and health status. [3] If you know the demographics of your audience, you can use data from this survey … [3] National Adult Literacy Survey: Key Findings of the National Assessment of Adult Literacy.

  18. Person-Centered Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/reports/2025-annual-report/person-centered.html
    August 01, 2025 - literacy and technology skills. … , mental health, and social needs. … to school readiness (e.g., nutrition and physical activity) to introduce language and literacy skills … Initiatives and Resources In 2023 and 2024, AHRQ released the updated Health Literacy Universal Precautions … Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit AHRQ’s  Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit

  19. Limit Technical Information and Caveats in Quality Data Displays | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

    www.ahrq.gov/talkingquality/translate/labels/limit-info.html
    November 01, 2018 - Many health professionals worry that unless they provide the same level of detail in and around a graph … accurately using language understandable to the many Americans who are only at or below “basic” levels of literacy … Literacy in everyday life: results from the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NCES 2007–480

  20. Simple strategies to avoid medication errors. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/simple-strategies-avoid-medication-errors
    April 22, 2017 - October 27, 2010 View More Related Resources AHRQ Health Literacy … June 16, 2019 Visual acuity, literacy, and unintentional misuse of nonprescription medications … May 2, 2012 Literacy and misunderstanding prescription drug labels. … 2009 View More See More About The Topic Ambulatory Clinic or Office Health
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