Introduction to Patient Education
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Introduction to Patient Education Purpose : Promote patient’s ability to a. Understand the hospital environment b. Independently meet their own health needs
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Introduction to Patient Education. Purpose : Promote patient’s ability to Understand the hospital environment Independently meet their own health needs. The Teaching Team. Health care is delivered by a team of health care providers – more than doctors and nurses, the team includes: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Introduction to Patient Education
Purpose: Promote patient’s ability to
a. Understand the hospital environment
b. Independently meet their own health needs
The Teaching Team
Health care is delivered by a team of health care providers – more than doctors and nurses, the team includes:
MD, RN, LPN, CNA, OT, PT, Pharmacists, Respiratory therapist, Radiology department, Social Worker
Everyone on this team also has a role in informing the patient of the care that is
being administered
Two Forms Of Teaching
Informal Teaching: Unplanned
occurs spontaneously, usually discussions at the patient bedside
Formal Teaching: Requires a plan
organized arrangement of content in a specific time frame, with printed materials or ‘lessons’
When?
Because of limited hospitalization time, staff must begin teaching clients immediately after admission
This means that
INFORMAL TEACHING
is the most commonly used, and should not be overlooked
Teaching Assessment
Prior to teaching, the nurse should assess the patient’s:
learning style, (reading, watching, performing, discussion?)learning needs, (medication, physical therapy)learning capacity, (competence, awareness)motivation, (urgency of learning, potential benefits)learning readiness (denial, wish to die)
Formal Education: Following a Plan
Determine Objectives What do you want patient to learn?
Implement it gradually & sequentiallyMust avoid overwhelming the client with new information or skills that are difficult to perform
General patient education topics
Universal
Orientation to room, Staff roles, Safety/Fall precautions, How to request assistance
Patient Specific
Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment, Medication action, Side effects, Different labs and other tests (What are they and why are they needed?), Resources available
Who Benefits?
Patientshelps patients feel more comfortable with the things that are going on around them
Staff helps staff review common and new practices on a daily basis, becoming more proficient
T.E.A.C.H.
T = Tune into the patient
E = Explore the patients concerns, preferences, needs
A = Assist patient with behavior changes
C = Communicate effectively
H = Honor the patient as a partner
