Patient Education

1. PATIENT EDUCATION AND AWARENESS
Presentation by Joseph Emmanuel Elochukwu
Department of Nursing ,2023 Near East University

2. GOALS OF
PATIENT EDUCATION
• Patient education and care in nursing are essential
components of providing high-quality healthcare.
• This presentation aims to discuss the importance of
patient education, its goals, and various aspects of
patient care.
• Nurses play a crucial role in patient education, as they
are often the primary caregivers who spend the most
time interacting with patients and an Effective patient
education can have a significant impact on patient
outcomes including improved self-management of
chronic conditions, reduced hospital readmissions, and
increased patient satisfaction.
ROLES OF NURSES IN
PATIENT EDUCATION
INTRODUCTION
1Zimmerman J, Dabelko HI. Collaborative models of patient care: new opportunities for hospital social workers. Soc Work Health Care 2007; 44(4):33-
47.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND
CARE PROCESS
CONCLUSION

3. RESULT
John Hopkins University Hospital
conducted a research to inform
healthcare workforce policy decisions
by showing how patient perceptions of
hospital care
The graph shows that
Patient Education is the second highest
meaning Patient Education is crucial
NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD ON THE SAFETY OF PATIENTS IN ENGLAND. A PROMISE TO LEARN–A COMMITMENT TO ACT: IMPROVING THE SAFETY
OF PATIENTS IN ENGLAND

4. Patient education and care are essential components of
nursing practice, as they empower patients to improve
their health status and promote self-sufficiency
The Following are few roles of patients education.
1. Prevention of medical conditions: Educated patients are
more likely to engage in interventions that may increase
their chances of positive outcomes, such as preventing
obesity, diabetes, or heart disease1
2. Informed consent: Patients who understand their
condition and the treatments they receive are better
equipped to provide informed consent for their care1
3. Decreased complications: Teaching patients about
medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-monitoring
devices can help reduce the possibility
INTRODUCTION
CONCLUSION
2. Carman K, Devers K, McGee J, et al. Ensuring positive physician-patient communication about hospital quality information. Presented at the 134th
Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Public Health Association. Boston, MA; 2006.
GOALS OF
PATIENT EDUCATION
ROLES OF NURSES IN
PATIENT EDUCATION
PATIENT EDUCATION AND
CARE PROCESS

5. Prevention and Management of Medical
Conditions by
• Teaching patients about self-care
steps they need to take
• Explaining the importance of
maintaining self-care
• Recognizing warning signs and what
to do if a problem occurs (physilogical
& pathosphysiological signs and
awareness)
• Providing contact information for
questions and concerns
INTRODUCTION
GOALS OF
PATIENT EDUCATION
PATIENT EDUCATION AND
CARE PROCESS
CONCLUSION
ROLES OF NURSES IN
PATIENT EDUCATION
3. CONWAY PH. VALUE-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR HOSPITALS AND HOSPITALISTS. J HOSP MED 2009 OCT; 4(8):507-11.

6. PATIENT EDUCATION AND CARE PROCESS
PHASE 1
• Assessing learning
needs
• Developing
learning objectives
• Planning and
implementing
patient teaching
PHASE 2
• Evaluating
patient
learning
• Documenting
patient
teaching and
learning
SILOW-CAROLL S, ALTERAS T, STEPNICK L. PATIENT-CENTERED CARE FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS: DEFINITION AND BEST PRACTICES.
WASHINGTON, DC: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE; 2006

7. Patient education and care is a critical aspect of
healthcare that significantly impacts patient
outcomes and safety. Engagements have emerged
as top concerns in healthcare, as they can improve a
patient's quality and length of life.
Patient education and care should prioritize patient-
centered communication, engagement, and the
implementation of quality improvement initiatives to
ensure effective, safe, timely, efficient, and equitable
healthcare
CONCLUSION
6. DRAPER DA, FELLAND LE, LIEBHABER A, ET AL. THE ROLE OF NURSES IN HOSPITAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. RES BRIEFS
2008 MAR; 3:1-8.

8. THANK YOU
Presentation by Joseph Emmanuel Elochukwu
NURSING DEPARTMENT -2023 NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY

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