Patient Education Management Archives – January 1, 2009
January 1, 2009
View Issues
-
Special Report: Annual 2008 Salary Survey: Going beyond clear language when writing patient education materials
Delivering health information in simple, clear language is important for comprehension. However, the use of plain language and employing a low reading level are not the only factors that determine comprehension. -
Tips for getting an accurate reading level score
While many factors determine whether patients will understand written material, their ability to read the piece is fundamental. Therefore, copy must be written at an appropriate reading level. -
Public outreach on thyroid disease advised
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists based in Jacksonville, FL, when people's thyroids do not work properly their bodies don't either. -
Program gets ill, injured patients back to work
The award-winning medical and disability case management program developed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas has shown a significant impact in getting employees back to work in a timely manner. -
Coordination of care helps patients manage disease
The only way to help people with chronic illnesses manage their disease is to develop a care management protocol that extends through the entire disease process from the acute care episode to the community and back to the acute care facility, says Donna Zazworsky, RN, MS, CCM, FAAN, manager of network diabetes care, faith community nursing and telemedicine for Carondelet Health Network in Tucson, AZ. -
Field of patient education growing strong
Patient education managers have an important position within health care institutions. Several trends have put this field in the spotlight, according to Kathy Ordelt, RN-CPN, CRRN, patient and family education coordinator at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.