The high burden of kidney disease,global disparities in kidney care,and poor outcomes of kidney failure bring a concomitant growing burden to persons affected,their families,and carers,and the community at large.Healt...The high burden of kidney disease,global disparities in kidney care,and poor outcomes of kidney failure bring a concomitant growing burden to persons affected,their families,and carers,and the community at large.Health literacy is the degree to which persons and organizations have or equitably enable individuals to have the ability to find,understand,and use information and services to make informed health⁃related decisions and actions for themselves and others.Rather than viewing health literacy as a patient deficit,improving health literacy largely rests with health care providers communicating and educating effectively in codesigned partnership with those with kidney disease.For kidney policy makers,health literacy provides the imperative to shift organizations to a culture that places the person at the center of health care.The growing capability of and access to technology provides new opportunities to enhance education and awareness of kidney disease for all stakeholders.Advances in telecommunication,including social media platforms,can be leveraged to enhance persons’and providers’education;The World Kidney Day declares 2022 as the year of“Kidney Health for All”to promote global teamwork in advancing strategies in bridging the gap in kidney health education and literacy.Kidney organizations should work toward shifting the patient⁃deficit health literacy narrative to that of being the responsibility of health care providers and health policy makers.By engaging in and supporting kidney health-centered policy making,community health planning,and health literacy approaches for all,the kidney communities strive to prevent kidney diseases and enable living well with kidney disease.展开更多
The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investiga...The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate the application and impact of digital resources on learning outcomes within higher education settings.Quantitative data from surveys indicated a positive correlation between digital resource usage and learning motivation,with students demonstrating higher knowledge retention and engagement levels.Qualitative interviews highlighted themes such as personalization,engagement,and the challenges of the digital divide and professional development needs.The research underscores the importance of strategic integration,equitable access,and ongoing support for educators and students.Recommendations for higher education institutions and policy makers include improving digital access,fostering a culture of innovation,and providing professional development opportunities.The study also identifies areas for future research,such as the long-term impact of digital resources and the potential of emerging technologies.展开更多
文摘The high burden of kidney disease,global disparities in kidney care,and poor outcomes of kidney failure bring a concomitant growing burden to persons affected,their families,and carers,and the community at large.Health literacy is the degree to which persons and organizations have or equitably enable individuals to have the ability to find,understand,and use information and services to make informed health⁃related decisions and actions for themselves and others.Rather than viewing health literacy as a patient deficit,improving health literacy largely rests with health care providers communicating and educating effectively in codesigned partnership with those with kidney disease.For kidney policy makers,health literacy provides the imperative to shift organizations to a culture that places the person at the center of health care.The growing capability of and access to technology provides new opportunities to enhance education and awareness of kidney disease for all stakeholders.Advances in telecommunication,including social media platforms,can be leveraged to enhance persons’and providers’education;The World Kidney Day declares 2022 as the year of“Kidney Health for All”to promote global teamwork in advancing strategies in bridging the gap in kidney health education and literacy.Kidney organizations should work toward shifting the patient⁃deficit health literacy narrative to that of being the responsibility of health care providers and health policy makers.By engaging in and supporting kidney health-centered policy making,community health planning,and health literacy approaches for all,the kidney communities strive to prevent kidney diseases and enable living well with kidney disease.
文摘The integration of digital teaching resources in higher education has become increasingly prevalent,offering transformative potential for teaching and learning.This study employed a mixed-methods approach to investigate the application and impact of digital resources on learning outcomes within higher education settings.Quantitative data from surveys indicated a positive correlation between digital resource usage and learning motivation,with students demonstrating higher knowledge retention and engagement levels.Qualitative interviews highlighted themes such as personalization,engagement,and the challenges of the digital divide and professional development needs.The research underscores the importance of strategic integration,equitable access,and ongoing support for educators and students.Recommendations for higher education institutions and policy makers include improving digital access,fostering a culture of innovation,and providing professional development opportunities.The study also identifies areas for future research,such as the long-term impact of digital resources and the potential of emerging technologies.
