Abstract
Five electronic health record (EHR) generated patient education materials were compared to assess the reading level and comprehensibility for patients with diabetes to take action on foot care to prevent lower extremity amputation. Analysis indicated significant differences between education offered and comprehension enough to take action toward health.
Sigma Membership
Zeta Theta at-Large
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Diabetes Education, Electronic Health Record, Reading Level and Comprehension
Recommended Citation
Ortega, Rachel A. R.; Orzechowski, Erin A.; Rogier, Ashley M.; Pfeiffer, Kori M.; Topp, Robert V.; and Lakia, Deloris M., "Comparing the Level of Comprehension of Diabetes Education Materials Between Five Electronic Health Records" (2019). INRC (Congress). 54.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/posters_2019/54
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Comparing the Level of Comprehension of Diabetes Education Materials Between Five Electronic Health Records
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Five electronic health record (EHR) generated patient education materials were compared to assess the reading level and comprehensibility for patients with diabetes to take action on foot care to prevent lower extremity amputation. Analysis indicated significant differences between education offered and comprehension enough to take action toward health.