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  1. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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    September 01, 2015 - Strategies for improving low health literacy. Postgrad Med 2009 Sep;121(5):171-7. … Health literacy and 30-day postdischarge hospital utilization. … Health literacy: January 1990 through October 1999 [bibliography]. February 2000; p. vi.

  2. Implementation Outcomes of a Health Information Technology Program For Vulnerable Diabetes Patients | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Diabetes Mellitus Population Individuals with Chronic Care Needs Individuals with Low Literacy … Self-Management Health Care Theme Care Planning Chronic Disease Management Health Literacy … Technology: Patient-Generated Health Data , Voice Recognition Population: Adults , Individuals with Low Literacy … System Population: Adults , Individuals with Chronic Care Needs , Elderly , Individuals with Low Literacy

  3. Fixing America's hospitals. | PSNet

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    March 06, 2005 - October 13, 2010 The Health Literacy of America's Adults: Results from the 2003 National … Assessment of Adult Literacy. 

  4. MedlinePlus: Patient Safety. | PSNet

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    September 29, 2017 - March 29, 2007 Health Literacy: Past, Present, and Future: Workshop Summary. … November 11, 2009 View More See More About The Topic Patients Health Literacy

  5. Preventing home medication errors. | PSNet

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    September 15, 2021 - April 3, 2024 Health literacy-informed communication to reduce discharge medication errors … December 23, 2020 Health literacy and quality: focus on chronic illness care and patient

  6. Hospital Reporting Program: Annual Summary. | PSNet

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    August 17, 2022 - January 12, 2022 Health literacy-related safety events: a qualitative study of health … literacy failures in patient safety events.

  7. Misdiagnosis is dangerous. Help your doctor get it right. | PSNet

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    August 03, 2022 - Diagnostic error experiences of patients and families with limited English-language health literacy … June 24, 2020 Health literacy and patient safety events.

  8. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

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    February 15, 2017 - studies of cultural competence interventions.[5] Cultural competence has also become linked with health literacy …   Patient safety events that can result from the failure to address culture, language, and health literacy … #_edn24 https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#_edn25 https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#_edn26 https://www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy … Integrating literacy, culture, and language to improve health care quality for diverse populations. … https://www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/systems/hospital/lepguide/index.html.

  9. Inpatient Transitions of Care: Challenges and Safety Practices | PSNet

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    June 15, 2024 - Additionally, health literacy , language barriers , and cultural differences can contribute to confusion … integral aspect of healthcare’s dedication to achieving quality outcomes involves a focus on health literacy … Health literacy levels evolve with experience in navigating various health circumstances and making … It is essential for every member of the healthcare team to consistently assess and reassess health literacy … Health literacy as a global public health concern: a systematic review.

  10. Topics A-Z | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - T U V W Hardware Health Information Exchange Health Literacy

  11. Preventing Medication Errors: A $21 Billion Opportunity. | PSNet

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    December 03, 2008 - November 15, 2011 Health Literacy: Past, Present, and Future: Workshop Summary. … September 20, 2011 National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy.

  12. Managing Patients' Medicines after Discharge from Hospital. | PSNet

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    February 08, 2017 - June 17, 2014 View More Related Resources AHRQ Health Literacy … March 26, 2008 Health Literacy Practices in Primary Care Settings: Examples from the

  13. Your Medicine, Be Smart, Be Safe. | PSNet

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    March 22, 2017 - March 22, 2017 Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes: An Updated Systematic Review … View More See More About The Topic Patients Medication Safety Health Literacy

  14. IOM panel reviews lessons for medication safety. | PSNet

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    September 30, 2009 - June 25, 2014 Health literacy and medication understanding among hospitalized adults. … More See More About The Topic Physicians Patients Medication Safety Health Literacy

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

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    December 24, 2008 - December 10, 2024 View More Related Resources AHRQ Health Literacy … More See More About The Topic Patients Family Members and Caregivers Health Literacy

  16. Tailored DVD to Improve Medication Management for Low Literate Elderly Patients | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Population Adults Black or African American Elderly Hispanic or Latino Individuals with Low Literacy … Minority Populations Type of Care Self-Management Health Care Theme Health Literacy … older adults in that the DVD format is engaging, clearly informative, suitable for audiences with low literacy

  17. Final Research Plan: Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: Screening and Preventive Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

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    June 17, 2021 - e.g., race/ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, cultural factors, educational attainment, or health literacy … age <65 vs. ≥65 years), sex, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, and health literacy … , <65 vs. ≥65 years), sex, socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, educational attainment, and health literacy

  18. Engaging Diverse Patients in Using an Online Patient Portal | Digital Healthcare Research

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    January 01, 2023 - Populations , Physician , Researcher Adapting patient experience data collection processes for lower literacy … Adapting patient experience data collection processes for lower literacy patient populations using tablets … Interview , Mixed Methods , Survey Technology: Mobile Device Population: Individuals with Low Literacy … Publication Technology: Patient Portal Population: Individuals with Disabilities , Individuals with Low Literacy … /Electronic Medical Record Population: Individuals with Chronic Care Needs , Individuals with Low Literacy

  19. The Nursing Home Expert Panel’s Falls Investigation Guide Toolkit: How-To Guide. | PSNet

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    January 09, 2025 - January 12, 2022 Health literacy-related safety events: a qualitative study of health … literacy failures in patient safety events.

  20. Racial, Ethnic, and Payer Disparities in Adverse Safety Events: Are there Differences across Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades? | PSNet

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    December 01, 2019 - October 12, 2022 The Health Literacy of America's Adults: Results from the 2003 National … Assessment of Adult Literacy. 
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