lsus hcad 750 module 4 (100% correct answers)

term used to describe the gap between those who have and those who do not have access to online information correct answers digital divide term used to reflect age disparities in computer connectivity correct answers grey gap the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions correct answers health literacy developed to address the growing need for managing health information and to promote technology as a means of improving health information exchange correct answers eHealth Initiative 1. have patient education stored electronically so that changed can be made as needed 2. sponsor health promotion education classes to market their facility correct answers HCO Approach to Engagement 1. promote education via waiting room 2. secure patient portals 3. provide opportunities for peer-to-peer support for similar diagnoses 4. increasing social media use correct answers HCO Approach to Education - embrace the internet as a source of health information for patient education - patients are increasingly turning to the internet for "instant" information - support the development of nutrition education programs as interactive computer games (edutainment) correct answers promoting health literacy the two most common symbols that power users look for correct answers HONcode and Trust-e nearly 75% of online searchers do not check the date or source of information they are accessing on the web correct answers The Pew Internet Survey website that has a tutorial for learning how to evaluate health information and an electronic guide to web surfing correct answers Medline Plus - audio and video podcasts may become more commonplace in health education - voice recognition software - multiple language access to health information correct answers Future directions in education prescriptions of focused, evidence based information given to a patient at the right time to manage a health problem correct answers information prescriptions wide range of health services that are delivered by telecommunications-ready tools, such as telephone, videophone, and computer