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Evaluation of health literacy as a predictor of the need for additional medical care
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Author
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Carlton, Cameron
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Date Created
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2016
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Subjects--Topical
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Nursing, Medical sciences, Public health--Study and teaching
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Description
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Background In the current healthcare environment, health care providers do not always have the time needed to identify patients that have challenges understanding health related information. In order to improve health outcomes, it is imperative th...
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Health Literacy: Assessing the Current State of Practice Among Respiratory Therapists
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Author
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Clark, Kimberly
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Date Created
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2009
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Subjects--Topical
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Health education
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Description
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Nearly half of American adults lack the necessary health literacy skills needed to understand and act appropriately on health information. The purpose of this research was to assess the current state of practice and knowledge of health literacy am...