Health Literacy
The ability to find, evaluate, and use health information.
What is health information literacy?
A government site that provides evidence-based health guidelines.
What is the CDC?
“Miracle cure”
What is a red flag?
Search term
What is a keyword used in database searching?
Nurses avoid medical jargon to avoid this concern.
What is patient misunderstanding?
It prevents harm and supports safe decision-making.
Why health information literacy important in nursing care?
Databases that provides evidence-based health guidelines.
What is PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library?
Lacks author credentials
What is an unreliable source.
"And", "or", "but"
What are Boolean operators?
Empower individuals and their families with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively manage their health conditions
What is the goal of patient education?
it causes medication errors, unsafe decisions, and poor outcomes.
How does poor health literacy impact patient outcomes?
It is reviewed by experts and evidence-based.
What is a peer reviewed article?
Manipulation to persuade individuals.
What is emotional language?
Tools that help make search results more accurate and useful.
What are filters?
Use the teach back method.
Clarify, provide accurate information, and ensure understanding.
What nurses should do when patients are misinformed/do not understand?
A professional organization, government reports (.gov), educational institution sites (.edu)
What are reliable sources?
A site selling supplements while giving advice.
What is a conflict of interest?
Systematic reviews
What is the highest level of evidence?
Assess the source, correct the information, and teach.
What nurses do when patients use internet incorrectly?