Related Experiment Video
Updated: Nov 9, 2025

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
Conversations about wellness: A qualitative analysis of patient narratives post annual wellness visit
Vicki Simpson1, Nancy Edwards1, Melissa Kovich2
1Purdue University School of Nursing, 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907, United States.
Abstract:
Support for successful aging in place requires an understanding of the factors that impede or support health promotion behaviors. Nurse-led monthly follow-up calls between annual wellness visits (AWV) offer the opportunity to both provide support and collect data which can inform development of effective health promotion strategies. The aim of this research was to provide ongoing support for health promotion efforts and explore factors playing a role in meeting AWV recommendations. A total of 144 visit summaries for 47 Medicare beneficiaries (65+) who had completed an AWV within the last year were analyzed using a thematic approach. Themes were organized into 7 categories with findings indicating the complexity of factors which influence health promotion behaviors. The importance of ensuring personalization of health promotion recommendations using data collected during the AWV and provision of ongoing support between visits may enhance health outcomes.
Related Concept Videos
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Data Collection II
Nursing Assessment
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments...
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning,...
Role of Communication in the Nursing Process III: Evaluation and Documentation
Formats for Nursing Documentation
Nursing Assessment Form:
• A nursing assessment form is a foundational document that captures detailed patient data from physical assessments and nursing histories.
• It includes patient demographics, medical history,...

