PATIENT EDUCATION

1. Lesson plan on patient
education
Nursing foundation – I

2. LESSON PLAN ON PATIENT EDUCATION
NAME OF THE LECTURER : M. SONIA
PROGRAMME : B.SC NSG
PLACEMENT : II SEMESTER
TOPIC : PATIENT EDUCATION
VENUE : 1ST
YEAR B.SC NURSING
DATE : 18/ 07/2025
AV AIDS ; BLACKBOARD, CHART, LCD,
METHOD OF TEACHING ; LECTURE CUM DISCUSSION METHOD

3. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the class the students will be able to gain the knowledge regarding the patient education-
definition, key aspects, types, principles, goals, process and nurses role.
General OBJECTIVES
Introduction to patient education.
Definition of patient education.
Types of patient education.
Goals of patient education
Objectives of patient education.
Steps of patient education.
Model of patient education outcomes.
Role of nurse in patient education.
Guidelines for patient education

4. S.NO TIME
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES CONTENT
TEACHING
AND
LEARNING
ACTIVITY
AV
AIDS
EVALUATION
PATIENT EDUCATION
I 5min Introduce the
topic
INTRODUCTION OF PATIENT EDUCATION:
Patient education is a planned process of providing
patients with information and skills to manage their health,
make informed decisions, and improve their well-
being. It's a key component of healthcare that goes
beyond simply delivering facts, aiming to empower
individuals to actively participate in their own care. This
introduction will explore the purpose, importance, and
different facets of patient education.
Lecture Black
board
What do
you mean
by patient
education?

6. II
5min
To define the
patient
education
DEFINITION:
Patient education is a planned process that helps
patients and their families gain the knowledge, skills, and
confidence to manage their health and well-being,
particularly when dealing with illness or chronic
conditions. It's about influencing patient behaviour and
fostering changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills to
promote better health outcomes.
Lecture
cum
discussion
Roller
board
Define
patient
education

7. III 10min To enlist the
aspects of
patient
education
Key aspects of patient education:
 Informed decision-making: Patient education
equips individuals with the knowledge to
understand their health conditions, treatment
options, and potential risks and benefits, enabling
them to make informed choices.
 Behavioural change: By fostering understanding
and motivation, patient education can influence
behaviour changes that promote health and
wellness, such as adopting healthy habits or
adhering to treatment plans.

Lecture
cum
discussion
LCD
What are
the key
aspects in
patient
education?

8.  Self-management: For those with chronic
conditions, patient education can empower them to
self-manage their health, improving their quality of
life and reducing reliance on healthcare services.
 Improved health outcomes: By increasing patient
engagement and adherence to treatment, patient
education can lead to better health outcomes and
reduce healthcare costs.
 Patient-centered approach: Modern patient
education emphasizes a patient-centered
approach, tailoring information and support to
individual needs and preferences.

9. IV 10min To list down
the types of
patient
education
TYPES OF PATIENT EDUCATION :
Patient education can be divided into two large
categories
A) Clinical patient education
B) Health education
A) Clinical Patient education
It is a planned systematic, Sequential and logical process
of teaching and learning provided to patients and clients
in clinical setting. It is also a continuous teaching and
learning process involving the health care provider and
Lecture
cum
discussion
LCD
List down
the types of
patient
education

10. the patient or client. The goal of clinical teaching and
learning are based on the patient’s assessment,
evolution, diagnosis, prognosis and individual needs and
requirements related to interventions
B) Health Education
It is also a teaching and learning process is similar
to patient education However, it concentrates, mostly on
wellness, prevention and health promotion. Additionally,
health education can be provided to individual groups and
communities Basic focus of health education is to change
and improve society health behaviour.

11. S.NO TIME SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
CONTENT
V 10min To list out the
goals of
patient
education
GOALS OF PATIENT EDUCATION
Adapt to illness disabilities: patient education helps
chronic people to develop ways of coping with their
impairment, live life to maximum potential
Cooperate with précised therapy: patient education will
assist patient who needs dialysis to learn ways to be
cooperative, and still maintain their sense of self.
Learn to solve problem when confronted with new
situation: patient education teaches patient the skill of
problem-solving so that they can figure out solutions
Lecture
cum
discussion
LCD
Enlist the
goals of
patient
education

12. when they are alone and at home. Example take sweet if
they feel symptoms of hypoglycaemia.
Prevent Hospitalization or Rehospitalisation: The
ultimate goal of patient education is to help the patient to
be as fully functional a person as possible in his her home
and community and it is reduced.
VI 15min To describe
the objectives
of patient
education
OBJECTIVES OF PATIENT EDUCATION
Changing health behaviour
Improving health
Improving patient compliance others are:
Lecture
cum
discussion
LCD
Describe
the
objectives of
patient
education

13. SKILL BUILDING RESPONSIBILTY
Patient need to know when how and why they need
to make a lifestyle change
GROUP EFFORT
Each member of patience, healthcare team needs to be
involved.
PATIENT OUTCOME
Patient more likely to response well to their treatment
plan, which results in a further complication
INFORMED CONSENT
Patience feel you have provided the information they
need to make the right decision.

14. UTILISATION
More effective use of medical service, fewer
unnecessary phone calls and visit.
VII 20min To explain the
steps of
patient
education
STEPS OF PATIENT EDUCATION
Step 1-: Assessment of the patient
Step2-: Design of the instruction
Step 3-: Select a teaching strategy and resources
Step 4-: Go to teach patient
Step 5-: Evaluate learning process
STEP ONE: - ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT
Lecture
cum
discussion
chart
Explain the
steps of
Patient
education

15. Define patient and family needs concerns observe
readiness to learn.
Motivation: patient was motivated when they learn how
their lives could improve focus on the benefit of education
Attitude: denial, fear, anger anxiety all could be barriers
to education. Patient must know that he or she will make
gains by learning new skills.
Outlook: a patience belief about their situation could
affect education. Let them know that learning new skills
can help them feel better or slow disease progression.

16. STEP TWO: - DESIGN OF THE INSTRUCTION PLANNING
Set objectives with your patient. Select materials. Goals
should focus on what is necessary critical to patient
survival first
Pay attention to patient, Concerns, they could stand in
the way of progress
Respect stated limits. If a patient has refused to do
something try to work around the problems and
incorporate something new as best you can
Helping a patient understands the need for changing
behaviour.

17. STEP THREE: - SELECT A TECHNIQUE, STRATEGY AND
RESOURCES
Put the plan in motion help patients along the way to
reach the objective is you have set together
Providing a good learning environment
Tone of voice. Any contact & touch very for all cultural
backgrounds.
Use of knowledge you gain during assessment
Mixing education, media
Choosing the right patient education materials.
STEP FOUR: - GO TEACH THE PATIENT
understand and adapt the barriers of learning

18. Let your patient KNOW
What they should do and why
When they should expect result
Possible danger signs to watch for
What they should do if problems arise
Whom they should contact for reference
Ask the patient if they have any.
STEP FIVE: - EVALUATION
Evolution is critical and should be continuous through all
four steps
Getting patient Feedback
Feedback from the patient and family provides valuable
perspectives on effectiveness of patient education

19. Consider surveys, documents for patient to sign,
questionnaires.
VIII 10min To enlist the
model of
patient
education
MODEL OF PATIENT EDUCATION OUTCOMES
Knowledge and attitude changes
Increased understanding
Increased confidence
Increase satisfaction
Health status
Physical health
Well-being
Symptoms
Complications
Lecture PPT What are
the models
of patient
education?

20. Behaviour changes
Health service utilization
Complains
Lifestyle
Self care
Patient education
Print
Verbal
Multimedia
Combination
Costs
Length of stay
Utilisation

21. Provider image
Regulatory complaints
IX 15min To mention the
role of nurse in
patient
education
ROLE OF NURSE IN PATIENT TEACHING AND
EDUCATION
In patient education, the nurse work as a educators so,
the nurse needs to be knowledgeable and confident
The nurse should keep in mind the patient age, education
status, socioeconomic status, learning needs of the
patient before providing teaching
The important role of nurse is to help the client personally
work through the problem and identify needs. It is
observed that sometimes client need help in identification
Lecture
cum
discussion
PPT Mention the
role of
nursing in
patient
education

22. of information relevant to their situation before they can
see any need.
The nurse should observe clients emotional, physical
needs because in anxiety pain. The client cannot be
attentive
The Nurse needs to encourage and motivate the nurse to
learn at specific time.
The nurse need to provide conductive environment while
delivering information to client. She he should observe
lightning system, ventilation and temperature.
The nurse should make the patient to actively involved
inpatient teaching, Active participation., active learning,

23. promotes critical thinking and enable declined to solve
problems more effectively.
The nurse should follow the principles, teaching, such as
simple to complex the nurse should organize the content
of critical teaching.
GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE PATIENT TEACHING
A. Development and maintenance of reports between
nurse. Clients is important.
B. Knowledge of clients. Previous learning enables nurse
to encourage client, faculty, learning skills.
C. Time for delivering teaching should be opted as per
client convenience.

24. D. Nurse should have all communication skills such as
confidence, good voice and tone, Eye contact, speak
clearly and concisely.
E. Language, local language should be prepared as it will
be easily understood by client
F. Use of audio, visual aids, Foster, learning and grapes
the client
CONCLUSION
Nursing is an interaction between a nurse and, nurse and
other health professions, nurse and the community
The process of human interactions hawkers through,
verbal and non-verbal, and written unwritten, planned and

25. unplanned. Community between people conveys
thoughts, ideas, feelings & information, for nurse to be
effective and their interaction with patience. The nurse
client relationship should be safe and effective through
patient education. The nurse is also responsible for
terminating the relationship in an appropriate manner so
that the safety and well-being of the client in protector.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Vij Jo shri , Vij Ankit shri,Text book of nursing
foundation 2nd edition, Jaypee brothers medical
publishers Ltd , New Delhi India (pg 100-102).
www.google.com Ppt/pdf