Hospital patients have a lot to remember when they leave the hospital, like self-care instructions, follow-up appointments, and medication changes. Remembering things like this is tough for healthy people, but trying to remember it all when you’re sick or in pain makes understanding a care plan much more difficult.

Health literacy predicts overall health better than any other factor, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).

Around 50% of patients don't get the full benefit of medical treatments because of poor compliance.

While it’s easy to assume that patients who don’t follow doctors’ instructions lack the desire to improve their health, research points to patient education rather than motivation as a driver of non-compliance. In fact, studies show a significant increase in compliance with better patient education.

For an effective, low-cost way to improve patient experience and boost satisfaction scores, look no further than a whiteboard. A whiteboard in the patient's room is an anchor point, full of essential details to keep patients informed and engaged throughout their stay.