Health literacy

Discussion, you focus on how to help individuals find credible information on the Internet and develop strategies nurses can use to increase the health literacy of their patients. To prepare: Think about the nurse’s role in improving the health literacy of patients. Consider the many ways patients access health information, including blogs, social media, patient portals, websites, etc. Reflect on experiences you have had with patients who self-diagnose using online medical sources. Using the Internet, the Walden Library, or other trustworthy sources, identify a resource that you could introduce to patients to help them evaluate the credibility of health information found online. What are some strategies you could employ to improve the health literacy of patients? By Day 3 Post your assessment of the nurse’s role in improving the health literacy of patients. Then, identify the resource you would recommend to patients for evaluating online health information and why it would be beneficial. Describe additional strategies for assisting patients in becoming informed consumers of online health information. Week 11: Consumer Health Literacy “My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage-four pancreatic cancer. What does that mean?” “I’ve had a cough for 4 weeks. Should I be concerned?” “I‘m thirsty all the time. Could this mean I have diabetes?” The Internet has empowered consumers to retrieve instantaneous information about almost any health issue that arises      

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