Problem
Application of Health Literacy & Motivational Interviewing Concepts to Promote Wellness
Health literacy is not simply the ability to read health information. The National Institutes of Health defines health literacy as the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information; decode instructions, symbols, charts, and diagrams; weigh risks and benefits; and ultimately make decisions and take action.
After the reading the HRSA guideline.
Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry
Health Literacy and Patient Engagement
Twelfth Annual Report to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Congress of the United States, September 2015.
Discuss how shared decision making , motivational interviewing, and best practices of models of care can improve the health literacy of a especial popualtion ( children ,elderly, veterans).
Posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Word totals for each post should be in the 100-200 words range.
APA 6th edition format for references as well as in-text citations is expected.