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Wednesday, 3 August 2016

Ways To Improve Patient Education Delivery

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By Laura Taylor


Managing an ailment can be very hard if you lack the know-how. It is the responsibility of the nurses who are taking care of you to educate you on how to manage a condition. As a nurse, this can be a very hard responsibility if you lack the proper tools and skills to educate the person you are nursing. However, it is very important for everyone dealing with an ailment to understand how to take care of their bodies. Here are strategies to patient education delivery:

People have distinct ways in which they learn and understand quickly. Some people are better learners when they watch a video while others are better when they read from a book. Due to this, as a nurse, you should interrogate your patient to know their preferred manner of learning. After you are aware of their best mode of learning, ensure you use it in the best way possible to teach them.

We are living in a modern society where everything is digitalized. Make a point of using the modern technology available to elaborate and make learning easier. A simple example is using tablets and phones to download reading materials for the patients to read. The patients can also get the opportunity to record the learning sessions in their phones or tablets.

Not everyone appreciates been taught by someone or been told what to do. Some patients may have lost hope in themselves and think that learning to take care of themselves is a complete waste of time. The nurses should motivate them first about life before teaching them. Take your time when it comes to dealing with patients, some may still be in the stage of denial. Help them out of that stage first and let them see the positive side of life.

Always have proper details of the weaknesses and strengths of your patients before teaching them. This will help you come up with the best strategies for conducting the learning. It is also advisable to consider the type of illness one is experiencing when teaching them.

Include the family of your patients in their education. When the family members are involved, your patients are likely to learn faster. They can also be assisted by their loved ones when they are not able to learn or lack the capacity to take care of themselves.

Make the learning experience fun and engaging. Allow your patients to ask questions and give their opinions. When they fail to engage in the learning process, they will get bored and will not understand or recall what they have learned. Making the learning session, fun also improves the relationship that you have with your patients.

Patients learning how to take care of themselves when ill will help them recover faster than patients who do not have this knowledge. It will help them develop a sense of independence and get rid of self-pity. As a nurse learn the correct methods of teaching your patients how to take of themselves, as highlighted in the article.




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