title: The Fall Season: A Time of Home, Holidays, and Health Literacy!
abstract: Health literacy is a priority issue, as the majority of American adults lack the skills needed to manage their health. Health literacy education and competencies should be incorporated throughout all nursing curricula, as nurses are uniquely positioned to enhance effective communication that is essential to patient safety and patient outcomes. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2016;47(10):440-442.
authors.forename: Terri Ann
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Parnell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D057220:Health Literacy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D061214:Patient Safety; D012621:Seasons; D014481:United States