Health literacy experience and understanding in nurse practitioner students

Abstract

Limited health literacy is associated with poorer health outcomes, and increased healthcare costs. This study examined the knowledge and experience of first semester Family Nurse Practitioner students. Results showed NP students have some health literacy knowledge and experience but significant gaps exist in both health literacy knowledge and experience.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Denise B. Isibel

Author Details

Denise Isibel, DNP, RN, CNE, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Health Literacy, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Outcomes

Recommended Citation

Isibel, Denise B., "Health literacy experience and understanding in nurse practitioner students" (2019). Convention. 93.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/93

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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