Dehydration is a typical problem among the elderly people who live in nursing homes. It is a condition that is costly in terms of health care costs and length of treatment due to the illnesses it causes. It is a condition that can be prevented, and elderly people can benefit from initiatives to increase their fluid intake. This study aimed to find…

Background: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) "Learn About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" YouTube playlist educates the public on diagnosing, treating, and managing COPD. Despite its potential benefits, it is unknown if users with inadequate health literacy will likely understand and apply the…

Diabetes self-management education through peer support has been beneficial, especially in regions with limited medical resources. Studying the effects of education offered by trained peers of patients will facilitate tailoring the peer-led education programs to the regions' specific needs. Here, we evaluated changes in diabetes-related indicators…

With only about 12% of U.S. adults having what is considered proficient health literacy, a plain language "universal precautions" approach toward the writing of patient education materials is warranted. In practice, however, this is seldom done. One persistent reason for this is that the market research that informs the writing of…

Health teaching is a primary responsibility of the registered nurse. Current trends encourage individualization of patient education and improved communication strategies. There are many known barriers to effective communication including health care providers overestimating their ability to provide effective education. A large percentage of…

Background: Saudi Arabia has the second-highest prevalence of diabetes in the Middle East. Therefore, providing patients with high-quality materials is essential to help them understand their illness. The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) contrasts and evaluates materials regarding understandability and actionability. Purpose:…

Waiting rooms provide an ideal location to disseminate health information. In this mixed-methods study, we evaluated waiting room-based health education talks at two clinics in the Dominican Republic and explored recommendations for implementing this intervention in similar settings. The talks addressed noncommunicable diseases, sexually…

Background: HPV is associated with several cancers, yet HPV vaccine uptake rates remain suboptimal. Enhancing HPV vaccine promotion requires looking beyond individual characteristics and conducting a thorough evaluation of how health-related and health system factors may influence HPV vaccine uptake. Purpose: Our study explores the relationship of…

Limited research on diabetes education and support implementation in Appalachia, which is a critical knowledge gap considering barriers to care, and high prevalence rates. The aim was to understand what each facility is providing regarding diabetes education and services within West Virginia. This study reports cognitive interview qualitative…

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of a PRECEDE model-based educational program in enhancing awareness, attitudes and preventive behaviors against diabetes complications among rural patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Design/methodology/approach: This quasi-experimental study included 160 T2DM patients from rural health centers in…

Patient education is a core component of cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR). Recent guidelines call for tailored materials to support women, given their unique needs and preferences. This study investigated women patient's perspectives of online CR educational materials (Cardiac College, Toronto). Through a cross-sectional design, a think-aloud…

Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is on the rise globally. Patient education is a major cornerstone in diabetes management. Diabetes educators play a pivotal role in educating patients with diabetes mellitus. Objectives: To estimate the impact of a diabetes educator-led clinic on the control of T1DM among adults. This was measured…

Objective: The effectiveness of health education for patients has often been suboptimal. The neglect of a focus on empowerment and the presence of implementation barriers have been put forward as possible explanations for this. This study aimed to gain insight into how to co-create and develop an empowerment theory-based health education…

Objective: Participating in an escape room is not just an entertainment but can also be a form of education. Because of this, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), Project Firstline (PFL) created an escape room interactive training tool and skills-building exercise to encourage the identification and use of key infection control principles…

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder affecting approximately 1.4 million adults living in the United States. Psychosocial factors have been identified as key barriers to improvements in self-care among T1D adults, including emotional well-being, social support and self-efficacy, and personal motivation. It is posited that…