Evaluating The Readability Of Patient Teaching Materials

The baseline data was established using the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System (BAS). This test assesses reading comprehension through the process of students reading a text at the appropriate instructional reading level and answering comprehension questions. This assessment tool measures students' ability for accuracy, self correction, fluency, comprehension, and writing. An overall level score is given through a letter identification, A-Z. For the baseline data purpose the letters A-Z were numbered off 1-26 to give the students' scores an adequate numerical score. The assessment determines whether students exceed expectations, meet expectations, approaches expectations, or does not meet expectation. A third-grade student at the

In providing patient education materials to poorly educated patients, special emphasis should be given to determining readability. Both currently available and newly created patient education materials should be analyzed for readability before assuming it can enhance patient education (………………….). The reading level and the usage of passive voice for this health information pamphlet were assessed using Flesch-Kincaid Readability Score which is found in Microsoft word. The readability score is 9.3 which is 9th grade level and above. As a result, this patient education material is not suitable for all literacy level. The writing style of this health education material used only 2% of passive voice and 98% of the time used an active voice such as “talk to your health care provider if you have this symptoms”, “keep track of when and what

replaces it with a condom catheter attached to a drainage bag since the patient has a

That the initial reaction to seeing the stoma stays with the ostomate. Therefore, pre- and post-operative education is needed.

• Dispose of a multiple use catheter when it becomes dry, brittle, or cloudy. This usually happens after you use the catheter for 1 week.

While washing up in the shower or tub, don’t use strong soaps. “Use a mild soap or a nonsoap cleanser, or less soap than usual.” (Ehrlich 2). In an interview, the person stated “Medicated oatmeal baths helped relieve her itching.” (M.). After you bathe, you want lock the moistness into your skin. “Moisturizer should be free of alcohol, scents, dyes, fragrances, or other chemicals.” (Vorvick 2). “After bathing, it is important to apply lubricating creams, lotions, or ointment on the skin while it is damp. This will help trap moisture in the skin.” (Vorvick 2). A humidifier can assist your home to stay moist.

1. Discuss the role of the nurse in developing and implementing sound educational materials for patient, family and community education.

gradually stretch the tissue. Endoscopic foreign body removal also has the benefit of being able to visualize the damage or lack thereof

Dr, Wiljon Beltre is the surgeon who will perform your implant surgery. Like Dr. Brinson, Dr. Beltre also has a thriving practice in Altamonte Springs. on the day of the surgery, you will be given local anesthesia and the implant pellets will be placed under the skin in your lower abdomen through a 1-inch incision. You will follow up with Dr. Beltre several times to

In advanced classes, books are used to help demonstrate and reiterate what has been taught. A Critical Handbook of Children’s Literature by Rebecca J. Lukens, Jacquelin J. Smith, and Cynthia Miller Coffel is a great utensil in digging deeper into the world of writing. One of the main goals of the Lukens text is to give readers a more in depth understanding of what exactly makes a written piece quality literature.

Starting about an inch posterior to the clitellum and just to the left of center. Pull apart the edges of the cut. Using tweezers and your probe, break the septa so that you can peel back the body wall. Peel back the body wall on both sides of the cut and pin it down.

The breast implant is placed within the newly created pocket. The type of implant (silicone, saline or gummy bear) and the size of the implant is determined by Dr. Lenny and the patient prior to the breast augmentation procedure.

I was able to apply successfully and remove the ostomy device. I placed the device in the location where a descending colostomy bag would be placed, and inside the bag, I put a simulated fecal material to resemble what it normally would be.

Working as a medical surgical nurse, I believe patient education is one of the most important nursing interventions and interactions a nurse can have with their patients. Understanding this, it is also very important that education is individualized to the patient’s literacy level to achieve maximize results. For this reason, I have chosen an educational handout developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (n.d.), Reasons to Quit Smoking, to complete this assignment. The handout speaks to the patient regarding reasons to quit smoking, including their health, appearance, lifestyle, and loved ones. Smoking cessation is a topic nurses encounter daily and it is one of our facilities’s

Change pouch every 3-5 days or if leakage occurs; this will assist in keeping the skin around your stoma in good condition.