Nursing Insights into Health Education and Health Literacy Among Older Patients
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Keywords
older patients; patient education; health literacy; self-care; nursing perspectives
Abstract
With the global population aging, addressing the health needs of older individuals has become a critical public health priority. Understanding the perspectives of healthcare providers, particularly nurses who frequently interact with older patients, is essential for improving health education and health literacy among this demographic.This study aimed to explore nurses' viewpoints on educating older patients and enhancing their health literacy. Sixteen nurses and nurse practitioners with at least five years of clinical experience participated in face-to-face interviews and email surveys.
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