Patient Education Institute Publishes Resources on Zika Virus

IOWA CITY, Iowa - June 15, 2016 - PRLog -- The Patient Education Institute (PEI) has published free multimedia resources in English and Spanish to educate the public about the Zika virus. The information is available in video, interactive tutorial, and illustrated booklet formats to suit diverse learning styles.

PEI's programs cover symptoms and complications of the Zika virus and emphasize prevention tips. The resources have been reviewed by PEI's Medical Advisory Board and are available on PEI's website.

PEI is the publisher of X-Plain®, a suite of educational programs that span more than 30 medical specialties and includes more than 15,000 multimedia programs in several languages. X-Plain simplifies medical information, asks questions, and provides corrective feedback so that patients of any health literacy level are able to understand. X-Plain supports patient-provider communication, saves staff time, and prevents complications and readmissions.

Patients can access X-Plain on their personal computers and mobile devices. The content can also be presented in clinical environments on tablet devices, laptops, and bedside TVs, or it can be made available to patients through a health system's patient portal and website. X-Plain can document completion and understanding when integrated with electronic medical records.

X-Plain has been trusted by doctors and used by millions of patients worldwide for more than 20 years. To license X-Plain, contact PEI (319-351-5220) or visit www.patient-education.com  today.