Health literacy among older adults / Karen Kopera-Frye, PhD, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kopera-Frye, Karen, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health literacy.

Older people--Health and hygiene.

Older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, [New York] : Springer Publishing Company, 2017.

Summary:

"Key features: provides a one-of-a-kind, multidisciplinary survey of the key health literacy issues of older adults; focuses on increasing health literacy across the disciplines; addresses a priority area of Healthy People 2020; incorporates research and practice from gerontology, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, medicine, and nursing; [and] includes case studies, review questions, learning objectives, and PowerPoint slides for assisting instructors"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Contributors

Preface

References

Share Health Literacy Among Older Adults

Chapter 1: Health Literacy 101

Chapter 2: Interpreting and Understanding Lab Results

Patient Preparation

Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Venipuncture

Urine Collection

Blood Tests

Metabolic Panel Chemistry

Lipid Panels: Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Thyroid Testing

Cardiac Function Tests

Urinalysis and Body Fluids

Immunology and Serology

Miscellan Specific Tests (Cancer Tumor Markers)

Genetic Testing for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Summary

Chapter 3: Physician Approaches to Increasing Patient Health Literacy

Plain Language … Keep it simple

Focus on Important Details

Written Set of Instruction

Watch the Patient's Facial Expressions

Repeat Essential Information

Be a Good Listener

Slow Down Rate of Speech

Be Empathetic

Ask for Written Patient List of Complaints

Use the "Teach Back" Method

Be Sensitive to Patient Needs

Use of Medical Devices

Role of Caregiver

Easy to Read Fliers

Give Patients an Opportunity to Ask Questions and Express Themselves

Older Patients With Sensory Losses

Role of the American Family Physician in Geriatric Care

Geriatric Assessment

Functional Ability

Nutritional Assessment

Physical Activity

Detecting Elder Abuse and Neglect

Balance and Fall Prevention

Driving Problems

Failure to Thrive

Polypharmacy

Cancer Screening

Screening for Hearing Loss

Screening for Vision

Nursing Home Care

Pain Management in the Elderly

Chapter 4: Adding Value to Physical Therapy With Health Literacy Tools and the Explanatory Model

Universal Health Literacy Intervention

Patient Practitioner Collaborative Model.

Adherence and Health Literacy

Kleinman's Explanatory Model

Patient Case Information Using the Patient/Client Management Model

Description of Patient

Past Medical History (PMHx)

Past Surgical History: None

Medications

Family History

Social History

Activities and Participation

Examination

Movement Diagnosis

Prognosis

Patient Goals

Therapist Goals

Recommended Interventions/Plan of Care

Review of Patient Case Study

Teaching Movement for Knowledge and Skill Translation

Motor Behavior

Mental and Physical Practice

Feedback

Special Considerations for Older Adults

Health Literacy Principles That Will Ensure Success

"Ask Me 3"

Motivational Hooks

The 4 "I"s

Chapter 5: Public Health Perspectives on Health Literacy

Health Literacy in Public Health

What Is Public Health?

Public Health Literacy

Epidemiology of Health Literacy

Sources of Population Data

The National Assessment of Adult Literacy

The Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC

the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development [OECD], 2013a)

Overall Trends in the United States

The United States in the Global Community

Health Literacy, Demographic Characteristics, and Socioeconomic Status in the United States

Concluding Remarks

Contributions of Public Health in the Context of Health Literacy

Challenges in Health Literacy Research at the Population Level

Key Messages From This Chapter

Chapter 6: Fostering Independence Through Health Literacy: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

Aging and Learning

Considerations in the Promotion of Health Literacy With Older Adults

Limited Education/Literacy Skills

Culture/Demographics

Normal Age-Related Changes

Effects of Disease That Affect Learning.

Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance Model-A Holistic Approach

Plain Writing Act of 2010

Chapter 7: Explaining Radiographic Imaging to Older Adults

Prior to Examination

Diagnostic Radiography

What Is It?

The Equipment

Common Examinations for Geriatric Patients

Bone Densitometry

The Examination

Mammography

Radiation Therapy/Radiation Oncology

The Therapy Treatment

Nuclear Medicine

Computed Tomography

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Ultrasonography

Cardiovascular-Interventional Radiology

Chapter 8: Helping Older Adults Understand Medication and Treatment Regimens

Medication Adherence

Barriers to Medication Adherence

Techniques to Improve

P-Plan

I-Implement

E-Evaluate

Implications for Nursing

Conclusions

Chapter 9: Health Literacy and Speech and Hearing Professionals

Speech and Hearing Professionals as Health Literacy Advocates

Speech and Hearing Professionals: Scope of Practice in Health Literacy

Knowledge of Patients' Health Literacy

Aphasia

Cognitive Deficits-Dementia

Current Concerns

Current Interventions

Future Directions

Chapter 10: Improving Health Literacy and Health Outcomes Using Cognitive Prosthetic Devices

The Need for Increasing Access to Health Care

Rural Individuals Have More Barriers to Health Care and Health Promotion Interventions

Leveraging Technology or eHealth to Improve Access, Adherence, and Assessment

Benefits of Increased Access.

eHealth has a History of Positive Educational Impacts on Rural Individuals

The Healthy Behavior of Excellent Medication Taking

Incorporating a Health Literacy Component into Interventions

The Health Literacy and Health Behavioral Challenge

Chronic Illness and Care Management

Nonadherence to Health-Promoting Behavior Is Expensive and Tragic

Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Training and Usage

Enhancing Health Promotion Interventions Using Technology

Health Adherence Aspects

Education

Medication Appropriateness and Adherence

Physical Measures of Health

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control

Exercise

Summary of Proposed Benefits From Cognitive Prosthetics for Health Promotion

Chapter 11: Gold Standard Programs to Assist Older Adults in Healthier Living

What Is Health Literacy?

The Importance of Health Literacy in Older Adult Populations

The Nature of the Problem

The State of Health Care Providers and Older Adult Populations

The Challenges to Health Care Providers

Theoretical Models to Engage in Healthy Living

Theory of Planned Behavior

Applications of Theoretical Models to Healthy Living

Assessing the Need for Interventions

You Can Lead a Horse to Water: The Effects of Dehydration

An Apple a Day: Nutritional Deficiencies

Application: The Hydration Study

Application: Nostalgic Music and Daily Caloric Intake

Suggestions for Interventions Toward Healthy Living

Simple Solutions of Health Literacy Through the Environment

Conclusion

Chapter 12: Cultural Competence and Health Literacy

Health Literacy

Cultural Competency and Health Literacy

Culture, Health Literacy, and Interventions

Federal Policy Initiatives

Health Care Workers

Case Study

Discussion Questions

References.

Chapter 13: Physical Activity and Exercise for the Aging Population

What Is Physical Activity?

What Is Physical Fitness?

Health-Related Physical Fitness Components

How Active are Older Adults?

What are the General Principles of Exercise Training?

FITT Principle for Improving Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Apparently Healthy Adults

FITT Principle for Improving Muscular Strength in Apparently Healthy Adults

FITT Principle for Improving Flexibility in Apparently Healthy Adults

What are the General Guidelines for Physical Activity for Older Adults?

What are the Health Benefits of Being Physically Active?

How Much Activity Is Required to Get Health Benefits?

Lower Premature Death Risk

Cardiovascular Health

Metabolic Health

Obesity and Energy Balance

Musculoskeletal Health

Functional Ability and Fall Prevention

Cancer

Mental Health

What are the Steps that Older Adults Need to Take to Get Started With an Exercise Program?

Prescreening and Medical Clearance

Who Needs Medical Clearance?

What Lab Tests should be Included With the Physical Examination for Medical Clearance?

What are Recommendations for Exercise Testing Prior to Beginning an Exercise Program?

How Prevalent are Cardiac Risks During Exercise Testing and Exercise in General?

What are the Contraindications to Exercise Testing?

What are Suggested Activities for Individuals With Stable Medical Conditions Following Medical Clearance?

What are the Advantages of Medically Supervised Programs Postcardiac Event or Poststroke?

Chapter 14: Policy Implications of Increasing Health Literacy Among Elders

The Social Problem

The Agency Problem

Imperfect Information

Supplier-Induced Demand

Consumer Sovereignty

Health Policy

Stakeholder Analysis

The Affordable Care Act.

Patient Education.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8261-9452-4

OCLC:

956648326