Education for patients and clients -- Investigating education : research issues -- Learning theories as a basis for patient education -- Teaching strategies I : assessment and planning -- Teaching strategies II : intervention and evaluation -- Educational issues relating to people with long-term health problems -- Educational interventions to promote behavioural change -- Nurses as educators of patients and clients
Summary
Education for Patients and Clients sets out basic principles for providing patient education as an integral part of nursing care. It challenges the view that simply giving information is enough and investigates strategies for making education as effective as possible. The author explores:*the effect of psychosocial factors such as personal beliefs and family support on our behaviour *the importance of taking such factors into account when planning education for patients and clients*compliance and non-compliance*the role of the nurse as educator*the patient's rig
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-240) and index
