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Case in Point: Using Patient Education throughout Labor & Delivery
When it comes to new moms and families, one of the persistent challenges hospitals and healthcare providers face is getting good, credible information in front of moms before they turn to Dr. Google. A recent study in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth analyzed surveys of new moms to find out how many ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Resistance
The year 2020 may be over, but the fight against COVID-19 is not. And if that fight is not hard enough on its own, pervasive misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines are making a tough climb significantly harder. Unfortunately, this is negatively affecting the number of people willing to take the vaccine. Common ...
Free Tools for Your Patient Education Resources
When you partner with The Wellness Network, you not only get top-notch, award-winning education, but also access to valuable resources designed to engage patients and their families and promote viewing and engagement with your educational tools. Our Customer Success team is dedicated to providing training on these resources, allowing your teams to fully optimize ...
Patient Education and ERAS
Introduced in 1997, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a care model that aims to improve patient results after surgery. ERAS techniques focus on: Reducing length of stay Reducing the complication rate Encouraging earlier recovery Cost reductions Today, ERAS protocols and guidelines are published by the ERAS Society and cover a wide range ...
Keeping Communities Safe from Coronavirus
With the rise of COVID-19 cases, hospitals, government systems, public health advocates and medical apps are seeking tools to inform target populations about prevention and management of coronavirus. The Wellness Network is pleased to continue to make quality, medically reviewed health, wellness and patient education and engagement tools available to support your efforts. ...
Responding to Patients’ Learning Styles and Readiness to Change
Patient education aims to activate patients to choose healthier behaviors, resulting in better outcomes and improved quality of life. Reaching this goal, however, means involving patients in their own care decisions and empowering them with information so they can make grounded decisions about their own care. In turn, this means offering patient education ...