Patient Education Management Archives – June 1, 2006
June 1, 2006
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Making resource centers an extension of bedside and clinic education process
Most bedside education in hospitals provides patients and family members with what is frequently referred to as "survival skills" for a safe discharge. -
Field-test materials to gauge effectiveness
Health care educators know that easy-to-read materials are a must for patients with limited literacy skills but also work best for skilled readers. -
Testing tips from those in the know
The Clear Language Group is a consortium of communication specialists whose aim is to create clear, plain language materials. -
How to get the most from the field-testing process
Whether using focus groups or individuals to field-test materials the object of the exercise is to determine if the material has audience appeal... -
DM program keeps AIDS patients out of hospital
An intensive one-on-one case management program helps people with AIDS stay adherent to their medication regime, avoid hospitalizations and emergency department visits... -
Program screens members for postpartum depression
Members of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri's Postpartum Depression Screening Program consistently give the St. Louis-based health plan patient satisfaction scores in the 90th percentile. -
Learn how to get around rebound headache
Giving preventive medications to a patient who is overusing acute medication for headache may be a waste of time, according to a presenter at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting.