Description
This classic text prepares health care providers to effectively and competently meet the educational needs of patients in all settings. Part I of the book presents various learning theories and concepts, and demonstrates how to apply them in developing teaching strategies for patients. Part II discusses the specific informational needs of special patient groups and patients with various health disorders. This section includes a wealth of sample teaching guides and handouts developed by nationally recognised agencies and organisations.
Table of Contents
PART I: THE PRACTICE OF PATIENT EDUCATION . The Practice of Patient Education Overview. Motivation and Learning . Educational Objectives and Instruction . Evaluation and Research in Patient Education . PART II: THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DELIVERY OF PATIENT EDUCATION . Introduction to Part II . Cancer Patient Education . Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Patient Education . Diabetes Self-Management Education . Education for Pregnancy and Parenting and Educating Children . Patient Self-Management of the Rheumatic Diseases . Other Areas of Patient Education Practice . Patient Education and Health Policy . Postscript to Part II and New Directions. Appendices . Suggested Answers to Study Questions . Additional Study Questions and Suggested Answers . Meta-analyses and Other Research Reviews . Patient Education: Rights, Standards, Guidelines, Accreditation, and Organizational Statements . Examples of Exemplary Patient Education
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