Engage patients and families with clear, effective communication and condition-specific education.
Resource 7
Teach-Back Method. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2021)
- Description: This resource provides an overview of the teach-back method, a communication technique designed to ensure patients understand health information.
- Nursing Application: Enhances patient comprehension of discharge instructions, promoting better health outcomes.
- Use Case: Ideal for all patient discharges, with particular importance for individuals with low health literacy.
Resource 8
Kripalani, S., Theobald, C. N., Anctil, B., & Vasilevskis, E. E. (2014). Reducing hospital readmission rates: Current strategies and future directions. Annual Review of Medicine, 65, 471–485.
- Description: An insightful review of effective strategies aimed at reducing hospital readmission rates, while also exploring potential future approaches.
- Nursing Application: Serves as a valuable resource for enhancing patient education and fostering better outcomes through targeted teaching strategies.
- Use Case: Ideal for creating informative and practical patient handouts to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
Resource 9
American Heart Association (2023).
Educational materials for heart failure patients.
- Description: Free, comprehensive guides to support the management of congestive heart failure (CHF).
- Nursing Application: Offers targeted education tailored to CHF management, empowering both patients and caregivers.
- Use Case: Ideal for discharge education to ensure CHF patients leave with a clear understanding of their care plan.