NURS 8210 Week 8 Blog: The Intersection of Social Determinants of Health on HIT and Patient Outcomes

Health literacy is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as, “the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways that promote and maintain good health” (n.d.). The American Medical Association (AMA) defines health literacy as, “a constellation of skills, including the ability to perform basic reading and numerical tasks required to function in the health care environment” (Baker, 2006). These definitions highlight the importance of health literacy for both healthcare workers and patients.

Whether it is the ability to fully analyze and interpret a researched study, or to speak to patients in a way that gains their trust and develops their understanding, health literacy directly relates to patient care.

However, understanding the importance of health literacy does not directly correlate to effective health literacy, so how does health literacy impact patient outcomes? What barriers or social determinants might impact health literacy?

For this Discussion, reflect on your understanding of health literacy, health information technology, and health economics. Consider the impact of each of these topics and explore how they are related to patient care. You will also recommend strategies to overcome potential barriers as they relate to the topics.

References:
Baker, D. W. (2006). The meaning and measure of health literacy. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 21(8), 878–883. doi:10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00540.x

World Health Organization. (n.d.). Health promotion. https://www.who.int/teams/health-promotion/enhanced-wellbeing/seventh-global-conference/health-literacy#:~:text=Health%20Literacy%20has%20been%20defined,promote%20and%20maintain%20good%20health

To Prepare

• Review the Learning Resources associated with the topics: Health Literacy, Health Information Technology (HIT) on Patient Outcomes, and Health Economics.
• Consider the role of each of these topics in influencing how healthcare is delivered and practiced in your healthcare organization or nursing practice.

By Day 3 of Week 8

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

• What strategies do you recommend for addressing barriers and challenges associated with social determinants of health in nursing practice? How can nurses effectively use information technologies to support the delivery of equitable care to all patients?

SOLUTION NURS 8210 Week 8 Blog: The Intersection of Social Determinants of Health on HIT and Patient Outcomes

Week 8 Main post

What strategies do you recommend for addressing barriers and challenges associated with social determinants of health in nursing practice?

Indeed, addressing the barriers and challenges related to social determinants of health (SDOH) in nursing practice requires and integrative approach This involves understanding the nature of these determinants and utilizing information technologies to promote fair and equitable care. SDOH, such as economic stability, education, social and community contexts, health and healthcare, and neighborhood and built environment greatly impact health outcomes and disparities (Palakshappa et al., 2020). As frontline caregivers, nurses have a fundamental role in identifying and addressing the effects of SDOH. Implementing comprehensive education and training programs, patient-centered care models, interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating information technologies are effective strategies to tackle these challenges….

Kindly click the purchase icon below to buy the full solution at $5

(FINAL ANSWER) NURS 8210 Week 9 Discussion: Ethics, Cyber Ethics, and Security