In a message dated 12/27/2007 10:01:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gae at everestkc.net writes:

I would appreciate any ideas on group classes for  diabetes with low health 
literacy. I use interactive methods, stories, other  patients as role models 
and games. Do you have other interventions when  working with groups. I would 
appreciate any ideas. . Thank  you  
 
George Ann Eaks ARNP, CDE, BC-ADM
Riverview  Health Services
Kansas City, Ks.  66101
C-913-522-9037
H-913-722-5989
W-913-371-707     0
_gae at everestkc.net_ (mailto:gae at everestkc.net) 


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Hi George Ann:
 
I can't offer you any specific methodologies, but perhaps  you will find some 
of our handouts helpful in group discussions of specific  self-care issues. 
 
We also welcome ideas for new programs from educators such as yourself who  
are working in the real world of direct patient care.
 
As an aside, Calderón's comments below to another List serve member  apply to 
your search as well.  Unfortunately, good sound programs  (especially sound 
programs targeted to low literacy audiences) are few in number  and too 
expensive and time-consuming for most educators to create  on their own. This said, 
if you are lucky enough to find a good sound  program, let us know about it.   
 
We all understand that using printed health education pieces is often not  
the ideal approach, but it remains the most inexpensive and  practical way to 
reach large numbers of people.
 
Best of luck with your important work. 
 
Happy New Year.
 
Paul Tracey
Learning About Diabetes, Inc.
_www.learningaboutdiabetes.org_ (http://www.learningaboutdiabetes.org/)  
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Dear Mr. Jackson,

Silent content likely means captioned  content.  That means written 
information has less utility for those with  limited literacy skills.  Particularly the 
elderly and those with chronic  diseases who also experience cognitive 
decline and impaired vision.  In all  sincerity I suggest looking for a sound 
system.  


 

 
 
 
José Luis Calderón, MD

Research Associate  Professor
College of Pharmacy, Health Professions  Division
Nova Southeastern  University

Ft. Lauderdale, FL   


Research Associate  Professor
The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Los Angeles,  CA


(O) 954-262-1295  
(F)  954-262-2278












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