A health literacy intervention for registered nurses: Development and feasibility testing

Key Points

• Improving health literacy can enhance the quality of care provided by registered nurses and positively impact healthcare assessments.
• In a feasibility test, significant gains in health literacy were observed, showing an increase in understanding essential health concepts—key for effective patient communication.
• Assessment using observational analysis over a defined period allowed for measuring the intervention's impact on registered nurses' capabilities.
• The findings highlight the need for ongoing training and resources to support nurses in enhancing patient education and care.