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Health literacy among end stage renal disease patients

Creator:

Wolfe, RoxiAnn Blanche

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This research examines the impact of low health literacy among patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The sample included individuals who participated in a health education class (Pre-Renal Education Program) offered at the Samaritan Dialysis Services in Corvallis, Oregon. Data collection techniques included participant observation, individual interviews, evaluation of the...

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Masters Thesis

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1.4 Patient Education
Improving health communication : an anthropological perspective of health literacy among chronic disease patients

Creator:

van Bronkhorst, Kelly Marie

Abstract:

This research examines the relationship between health literacy among End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients and its relevance for communication between patients and providers. The study was conducted among dialysis services providers at the Good Samaritan Dialysis Center and dialysis patients receiving care at the Center. Data collection techniques included...

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Masters Thesis

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effective patient- provider interactions. This issue is especially serious for those chronic disease