Health literacy: the knowledge and experiences of senior level baccalaureate nursing students

The purpose of this study was to assess the health literacy knowledge and experiences of senior level baccalaureate nursing students enrolled at state universities in Louisiana. Three hundred and sixty-one students from eight baccalaureate nursing programs agreed to participate in the study. The Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience Survey (HL-KES) was utilized to measure the health literacy knowledge and experiences of participants. Participants were able to identify low socioeconomic groups as high risk for low health literacy skills and were strongly aware of the consequences associated with low health literacy skills. Knowledge gaps were evident in the following areas: identifying the older adult as a high risk group, health literacy screening, and guidelines for written healthcare information. A nine-item likert-type scale was utilized to measure health literacy experiences. Responses suggest that participants\u27 health literacy experiences are somewhat limited particularly with regards to assessing the reading level, appropriate use of illustrations, and cultural relevance of healthcare materials. A factor analysis revealed two factors labeled, Core and Technology that explained 57.15% of the variance in health literacy experiences. A negatively weak statistically significant relationship existed between health literacy experiences and health literacy knowledge. In addition, multiple regression analysis revealed that Technology Health Literacy Experiences, certification in an area of healthcare, grade point average, age, and ethnicity explained 11.6% of the variance in health literacy scores

Análise das propriedades psicométricas da versão portuguesa de um instrumento de avaliação de e-Literacia em Saúde

Contexto: As fontes de informação eletrónica assumem um papel primordial nos contextos de informação em saúde, tornando-se fontes privilegiadas para toda a população, sobretudo adolescentes. Objetivos: Validar a eHealth Literacy Scale para a população portuguesa; conhecer os níveis de e-literacia eletrónica nos adolescentes, bem como a sua relação com variáveis sociodemográficas. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo quantitativo, descritivocorrelacional, retrospetivo e transversal, utilizando uma amostra não probabilística de 1215 adolescentes. Resultados: A escala apresenta bons valores de consistência interna, bem como correlação entre todos os itens, maioritariamente moderada e estatisticamente muito significativa. Foram encontradas diferenças nalguns itens entre rapazes e raparigas. Adolescentes em anos de escolaridade mais avançados reconheceram não saber onde encontrar recursos sobre saúde na internet, em relação aos que frequentam níveis de escolaridade inferior. Conclusão: Os adolescentes da amostra apresentam bons níveis de e-literacia em saúde. Incluir o desenvolvimento desta literacia nos programas de saúde escolar, permitirá aos jovens adquirir as competências necessárias para uma boa tomada de decisão e promover a saúde no futuro.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

An evaluation of health literacy education: Effects on cultural competence, knowledge and attitudes of associate degree nursing students

Seson presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Health Literacy and Cultural Competence in healthcare are not new concepts, but they are now becoming a priority focus of major health organizations. Healthcare professionals realize that patient-centered care is dependent upon clear communication and understanding. Student nurses receive minimal education on Health Literacy and communication methods with Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. This project focuses on the development of an educational program for second year Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students in order to increase Cultural Competency and Health Literacy prior to entering the clinical area. Several learning objectives were devised for the outcomes of this project. Through education, students should show an increase in health literacy and cultural competence knowledge and skills. The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate student knowledge and attitudes of health literacy needed for working with LEP patients after participating in a health literacy educational program. Methods: Ethical approval was obtained by the Capella University Research Ethics Board and the President of Vermont Technical College granted permission for project implementation. ADN students were recruited and provided informed consent to voluntarily participate in the project. Students received an assurance of confidentiality. Recruitment was done by distributing written information across campus. The educational program consists of three modules including learning of Health Literacy, patient assessment models, cultural differences in communication methods, and self-awareness with an expected outcome of increased cultural competence of nursing students. This qualitative study uses a pre and post-survey method of data collection. The survey used is the Inventory for Assessing the Process of Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professionals - Student Version (IAPCC-SV), developed by Campinha-Bacote, as a measurement tool of students Cultural Competence and Health Literacy proficiency. Results: A convenience sample of Associate Degree Nursing students were used for this project (n=34). The general results of this project reveal that the educational program increased students\u27 knowledge from Culturally Aware to Culturally Competent and Culturally Proficient. Data is still being processed. Full results will be forthcoming. Conclusion: Nursing students are core providers in the health care setting and due to their learning focus may spend significant more amounts of time with individual patients. These students are in the perfect position to assess and address the patient\u27s health care literacy needs. The ultimate outcome of this project was to promote and support cultural competence and health literacy. Through educating nursing students, this knowledge will remain with them throughout their careers and promote the nursing profession as a whole. This, in tuRNwill increase the quality of nursing care and benefit the patient population as a whole

Can student mental health nurses be prepared for medicines management?

Aim This paper reports on an evaluation of the Medicines with Respect project, which implemented a stepped approach to education and training in medicines management (MM) for mental health nurses (MHNs). Method In the retrospective qualitative study, nine MHNs were interviewed to gain their perceptions of the MM training they received at university and to find out if it still had relevance. Results Content analysis of the interview data revealed that overall the participants valued the theoretical and practical learning strategies they experienced, although criticisms relating to all aspects of the education and training were reported. The participants also reported that the approach prepared them for clinical practice as registered nurses. Such an approach may also build the capacity of MHNs to develop as prescribers

Redbridge College inspection report

Inspection Week: 23 to 27 April 200

Online Library Tutorials: A Literature Review

In 2009, the Journal of Web Librarianship published a literature review covering best practices for creating library online tutorials. These principles included (1) knowing the tutorial’s purpose, (2) using standards, (3) collaborating with others, (4) engaging students, and (5) conducting evaluations. The purpose of this current essay is to serve as an updated literature review, culling and synthesizing seven other pedagogical facets from newer literature: (1) technology updates, (2) tutorial maintenance and revision, (3) multimedia learning by gaming, (4) cognitive load theory and chunking, (5) adult education theory, (6) blended and flipped learning, and (7) the importance of ongoing engagement

Jefferson Digital Commons quarterly report: October-December 2016

This quarterly report includes: New departments joining the JDC Statistics for 2016 Assorted assets added to the JDC in the last quarter What people are saying about the JD

Widening participation and English language proficiency : a convergence with implications for assessment practices in higher education

The widening participation agenda has important implications for those in Englishmedium higher education institutions responsible for the provision of English language support. Importantly, given the diverse nature of the ‘non-traditional’ student cohort that is the focus of this agenda, that section of the student population potentially requiring English language development extends beyond those students of non-English speaking backgrounds – traditionally the focus of such provision – to include native speakers of English whose language exhibits forms (dialectal characteristics) not necessarily in keeping with the expectations of the academy, or indeed the workplace post-graduation. In order to ensure that these students have access to language support resources that are squeezed by ever-present funding pressures, there needs to be a mechanism for identifying those most at risk due to weak language. This article considers some of the issues around the implementation of a post-enrolment English language assessment regime

Patient empowerment in Flemish hospital wards : a cross-sectional study

Objective: Measuring empowerment of patients on Flemish hospital wards by the short form of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) and exploring the association between patient empowerment and patient-centred care, health literacy, patient- and context-related characteristics. Methods: Secondary analysis of data collected in nine regional hospitals and one university hospital in Flanders between February and June 2016. Patients needed to be admitted for a least 1 day, aged 18 years or over, and mentally competent with adequate ability to speak and read the Dutch language. Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA and multivariable regression analysis were performed. Results: Mean empowerment was 58. Of the 670 patients, 22.7% tended to be unprepared to play an active role in their health care, 22.2% were struggling to manage own health, 39.4% reported to take action to maintain and improve own health, and 15.7% reported having confidence to perform adequate behaviours in most circumstances. Multivariable analysis showed that patients living together with family, a partner or a friend (p = 0.018), with higher health literacy (p < 0.001), and with higher perceptions of individuality in patients' care (p < 0.001) had higher empowerment scores. Conclusion: The multivariable analysis found three variables associated with patient empowerment and provided empirical evidence for the interrelatedness between patient-centred care and patient empowerment. Future research should use a clear framework to make sure that all relevant determinants of patient empowerment are included. Interventions to improve patient empowerment should incorporate patient characteristics and elements of both health literacy and patient-centred care

Do You See What I See: Comparing Student and Librarian Perceptions of Learning Outcomes

In 2009 the Research and Instructional Services Department at Raynor Memorial Libraries at Marquette University, began using the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education to track and assess the information literacy competencies of instructional sessions. Instructional sessions were entered into a locally developed database and mapped to the ACRL information literacy standard(s) addressed in each session, as perceived by the librarian. Students who participated in a research consultation session were surveyed on their perception of the information literacy standards addressed in the session and overall effectiveness of the session. Responses from the students and librarians were collected and correlated for an in-depth look at information literacy standards in research consultations conducted in 2010