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Blood Pressure Control: What Matters?Why WhatHowTo actively participate in their medical care, patients must have  the ability to understand basic health care information. Low health literacy is linked to poor health outcomes.Around 1 in 7 adults cannot read or understand medical information, which prevents them from fully engaging in their care. Providers often compound the issue by using medical jargon. This is especially difficult for those with limited English proficiency.Avoid technical termsBreak complex information into small piecesUse active voiceProvide illustrationsPatient education materials should be written at no higher than a sixth grade reading levelReference: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.  Quick Guide to Health Literacaccessed at https://health.gov/communication/literacy/quickguide/ For more information, visit the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Health Literacy Toolkit at ahrq.govHealth LiteracyUse plain language Use the teach back method to ensure a patient's comprehension of their care plan. 

Blood Pressure Control: What Matters? - Health Literacy

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Blood Pressure Control: What Matters? - Health Literacy

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