Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Combined teaching methods may improve recall and comprehension of discharge instructions. It is not clear from the study whether improved recall and comprehension resulted in better compliance. However, complications from head injuries, although rare, can be life threatening. ⋯ If additional time is available or the person does not appear to understand the instructions, reinforcement of content should be provided. It also is recommended that discharge instructions be written at a fifth-grade reading level, avoiding technical and medical terms. With research, emergency nurses can develop and evaluate effective and efficient teaching/learning strategies.