Strategies To Use To Improve The Delivery Of Patient Education

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.

People suffering from chronic diseases may view the learning as a waste of time. They may also find it tedious due to their health conditions. However, as a nurse, it is your responsibility to stimulate this person to find the learning enjoyable and beneficial. The best way to do this is by telling them the benefits of learning how to manage their conditions.

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your patients in advance. Once you have identified this, it will allow you to identify the best way to teach them. For instance, when dealing with very elderly people, make sure that you are very patient. The type of medical condition that an individual is suffering from also determines how best to teach them.

Family members and friends should also join in when you are teaching the patients. The patients may be sick, and might not be able to get all the information during the lessons. The family members and friends will be of great help to the patients, they will learn how to help the patients.

Make the learning session fun and short. Engage your patients in all types of questions concerning the topic discussed. Allow the patients to ask and clarify on information provided. You can also use images and pictures where necessary to make it easier to understand, and a fun learning process. It not advisable to teach patients for a long period of time. They will get bored, tired, and lose interest in learning.

The health of patients is not only determined by the type of health care they receive but also how they take care of their selves. When your patients lack the knowledge on how to look after their bodies and health, you will have failed as a nurse. It is your job as a nurse to teach your patients how to manage their conditions and take care of their selves. The article guides you on how you can educate your patients on how to manage their conditions.




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