By making simple changes, nurses and nursing associates can improve outcomes for d/Deaf patients. Citation: Lefevre T (2025) How nurses can improve d/Deaf patients’ health outcomes. Mills (2024) highlighted that, “with appropriate knowledge and training, nurses can integrate health literacy communication techniques into their routine conversations with people to improve their ability to access health services and look after their own health”. However, through simple adaptations, nurses and nursing associates can improve the health outcomes of this patient group. Becoming more aware of d/Deaf patients’ communication needs and health literacy leads to improved services and better patient experiences.

Source: The Times June 09, 2025 07:45 UTC