New EHC Inside Track: Nurses Promote EHC Tools, Women's Health, and More

New EHC Inside Track: Nurses Promote EHC Tools, Women's Health, and More

New EHC Inside Track: Nurses Promote EHC Tools, Women's Health, and More

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 10/22/2012 02:52 PM EDT

Black Nurses Association Promotes EHC Program Tools for Patient Education

The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) encourages nurses and nurse practitioners to use the EHC Program's evidence-based materials for patient education.

Women’s Health Materials Offer Evidence-Based Treatment Comparisons

A new library of women's health resources is available to help women compare treatment options on heart disease, pregnancy, osteoporosis, and other topics.

More New, Free Effective Health Care Program Resources

New treatment summaries help patients compare options for: 

• Antipsychotic Medications: Children and Young Adults
• Diabetes: Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring
• Orthopedic Surgery: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism
• Pregnancy: Progestogens for Prevention of Preterm Birth
• Respiratory Failure: Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

New research report comparing treatment options:

•  Asthma: Breathing Exercises

 Other new research:

• Key Heart Treatment Practices Associated with Improved Survival in the Elderly