Johnson, A. M., Brimhall, A. S., Johnson, E. T., Hodgson, J., Didericksen, K., Pye, J., Harmon, G. J. C., & Sewell, K. B. (2023). A systematic review of the effectiveness of patient education through patient portals. JAMIA Open, 6(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jamiaopen/ooac085 This systematic review explores the effectiveness of patient education using digital patient portals to improve patient engagement and patient health outcomes. The resource is highly relevant to enhancing patient education in healthcare as it is highly focused on accessible digital platforms for education. It addresses some critical issues of variability in patient engagement, barriers to use, and how to enhance the utilization and effectiveness of the portals. This resource would help nurses and other healthcare providers understand the advantages and disadvantages of patient portal integration into care delivery. Thus, it could be a perfect tool for designing and implementing patient education strategies. These insights are critical for fostering long-term engagement with learning resources and integrating them into care practices.
Galmarini, E., Marciano, L., & Schulz, P. J. (2024). The effectiveness of visual-based interventions on health literacy in health care: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11138-1
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effectiveness of video-based visual aids, such as videos and picture materials, in enhancing health literacy (HL) and comprehension of health-related information among adults.It is directly and powerfully relevant to improvements in patient education initiatives because the role of visuals in filling out the gaps of understanding and illiteracy would be emphasized by this resource. Based on evidence, it provides a view into what multimedia can be used for; improving comprehension while helping healthcare professionals create effective teaching materials that support the diverse needs of patients. Making this even more applicable to real-life clinical settings is the fact that formats, settings, and topics of health matter are systematically provided. Healthcare professionals can utilize this resource to guide the integration of visual-based educational tools into practice. Videos and multimedia materials can be deployed during patient education sessions to explain medical procedures, medication usage, or disease management. It is instrumental in developing accessible and engaging content for patients with low HL or diverse language and literacy backgrounds.
Chung, S.-Y. (2023). Delivery of healthcare and healthcare education in the digital era and beyond: opportunities and considerations. Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing, 29(3), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2023.09.06
This article examines the transformative role of digital technology in healthcare and education, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This resource is highly relevant to improving patient education initiatives as it emphasizes the role of technology in overcoming barriers to access and enhancing engagement. The practical examples of telehealth applications and integration of digital health literacy tools align with strategies to address inadequacies in patient education, particularly for underserved populations. Nurses and healthcare educators can utilize this resource to design technology-driven interventions that improve patient understanding and compliance with care plans. It is beneficial to explore innovative methods to engage patients and train healthcare teams to use telehealth and digital tools. The resource is also valuable for addressing equity and privacy concerns while implementing digital healthcare solutions.