“The average American adult reads between the 8th- and 9th-grade reading level; whereas, most patient education materials are written at, or above, the 10th-grade reading level.” —National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of EducationWhat…
Health literacy directly impacts one’s ability to make informed health decisions. Health-related information that is too difficult to understand can have a significant impact on health outcomes. Several resources are available to assist healthcare providers…
“Communication works for those who work at it.” – John PowellClinical documentation is a critical skill for healthcare professionals. Within a healthcare organization, the quality of professional writing reflects the clinician’s abilities, department within an organization…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many occupational therapy practitioners have turned to the telehealth service delivery model. But many practitioners are new to providing services using this model, leading to questions about how to make…
“Given that approximately 89 to 90 million adults in the United States have limited health literacy, you probably see patients every day who have trouble reading and understanding written health-related information.”—The American Medical AssociationWhat Is…
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