Developing Operative Health Communication And Health Information

Using effective communication strategies between healthcare practitioners and patients is essential to ensure high-quality and safe patient outcomes. As health care becomes more complex, the focus for organizations and health care professionals is focused on processes that facilitate clear communication and collaboration, that in turn improves patient safety and outcomes (Rosenstein, Dinklin, & Munro, 2014). Successful collaboration and improved outcomes is directly related to the quality of communication. Effective communication in a healthcare organization engages staff, conveys trust, and sets expectations for accountability (Men, 2014).

The growth of health care activities since then has truly encouraged patients to reach for information outside the confines of patient and physician interaction. Revolutionary new technology such as cell phones and computers, as well as the development of the Internet and social media sites, has served as where a vast majority of the public finds current knowledge for their problems.

Advances in modern technology surrounds us in our day to day lives, allowing conveniences and efficiency at our fingertips. Great strides have been made over the years with technology, and the healthcare industry along with many other industries have adopted this new way of functioning; electronically. The effects of technology have come to the forefront in where our government has acknowledged the benefits and opportunities. “The promise of Health Information Technology for improving quality and safety of health care while reducing costs has caught the eye of policy makers and other leaders in health care” (Hersh, 2006). It deeply affects how we connect, interact, and communicate internally and externally, but also gives us a sense of control on how we engage ourselves to the innovative software and systems.

Communication is essential in every aspect of life. Open and strategic communication plans are crucial for the efficient performance of health organizations. End users need health information to make informed decisions. With the advancement of technology such as access to the Internet, it is convenient for patients to access health care services and products (Publishing, 2013). Health care services are importance to the community.

“Health Literacy” a term to define literacy in healthcare. “An estimated 90 million people in the U.S. have difficulties understanding and using health information” (Hawkins, Kantayya and Sharkey-Asner, 2010). Low health literacy poses public health risks due to groups of people not being able to adequately care for themselves and stay healthy. This paper argues the importance of literacy as it pertains to health and also explores the various types of literacy that can impact how health information is received and understood from the general public.

Disintermediation, in the context of healthcare, enables consumers to have direct access to their electronic health records, and other personal data (3, p.5). The main problem arises when the consumers get lost in the ocean of information, often landing in the wrong or irrelevant information, while bypassing the middleman (3, p.5). However, apomediaries, that includes Web 2.0 approaches, can guide and move the users to appropriate and accurate information, by partly taking over the intermediary role (3, p.5). Some of the deciding factors that determine consumer preference for apomediation are, expertise in specific area where they can seek information and support, autonomy, and self-efficacy (3, p. 7). For example, a patient with cancer may

The purpose of this paper is to identify and examine one specific mode of communication used by consumers and health care professionals, here the emphasis would be given on the system of electronic medical records. Other things which would be discussed related to this are the benefits to the patient, the issue of maintaining patient confidentiality, the effective means of communication and the overall impact brought by the chosen media.

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The easiest and most fundamental way people use online healthcare sites is to gain topic knowledge. The internet lays mountains of information at the end of our mouse clicks; this easy access to information has developed into a culture of information independence. The new generation of patients no longer wants to rely on one source or limited information on their condition. According to a recent journal article by Bill Walsh on America 's

These past few weeks of health informatics have brought to light many important aspects of technology within the health setting. My fellow classmates and I have gotten the chance to dig deep and learn about the use of health informatics within evidence-based nursing, methods patient’s use to find health information, online Communities of Professional Practice (CoP), and the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) in addition to Personal Health Records (PHR). I believe these innovations can be increasingly helpful in the care process, but they are each still accompanied by their own consequences or adverse aspects. Further, it will be my job as a nurse to discuss these innovations with my patients and provide care in a way that will bring to

Summary: By understanding what motivates patients to look for or avoid information beyond being medical consulted is necessary in order for supply effective information for the patients’ needs and

Effective communication amongst staff and patients is crucial to getting positive results. Issues between staff members are just as likely as issues with patients. Open communication will lead to greater result if approached with an open mind and understanding. As suggested, all healthcare professional and physician should be required to participate in culture and sensitivity courses to build awareness. Living in a highly diverse country requires all health professional to be educated in caring for patients from different

Healthcare is changing every day with the intention to improve and enhance quality care to patients and the community. The ability to understand and act on health information is one of the main issue in healthcare today. A professional nurse is required to provide care and information for patients and their families. Patient and families have the right to able to understand medical information which would empower them to make informed decisions about their care (Lambert et al. 2013). Improving Health Literacy in healthcare settings allows greater understanding of information and knowledge which would improve patient care. Being health literate is not only about reading and learning but is about understanding health information and

The hospital system where I work understands the impact of having a lack of quality

The rapid changes in technology and access to knowledge are transforming how Healthcare is delivered. This expansion of knowledge and technology at ones fingertips does not only affect healthcare providers but also has impact on the patient and their behavior. How can those in healthcare capitalize on these changes to transform patient behavior to improve their adherence to therapies and apply the expanded knowledge to achieve greater health literacy to ultimately achieve better health outcomes? In spite of what we know and how technology can enhance our access to obtaining relevant data on the task at hand we are ultimately still faced with how engaged the patient is in their prescribed therapies and how well will they adhere to those therapies. Optimization of outcomes and care for patients is contingent on finding the sweet spot of balancing technology, knowledge, patient provider interactions with the capability and willingness of the patient. I believe Consumer Health Informatics can lend a hand in elevating the level of patient’s knowledge and engagement in their health. This paper will look at how technology through consumer applications can increase patient literacy and engagement to better adhere to therapies prescribed as well as obtain better outcomes.