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.
Reflect on how COVID-19 might have impacted each of these topics, including potential barriers or challenges for future implementation.
By Day 3 of Week 8
Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:
Explain how Health Literacy, HIT on Patient Outcomes, and Health Economics may be integrated into and impact clinical practice for your healthcare organization or nursing practice. Be specific and provide examples.
Describe your understanding of the concept of health literacy. Why is it important to understand implications for the lack of health literacy for nursing practice?
Discuss and evaluate how COVID-19 may have impacted each of these topics for healthcare delivery and nursing practice. Be specific.
Recommend at least two strategies you might implement for overcoming challenges/barriers related to these topics in your healthcare organization or nursing practice.