Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2006):

An overview of adult-learning processes.

Full Abstract

Part of being an effective instructor involves understanding how adults learn best. Theories of adult education are based on valuing the prior learning and experience of adults. Adult learners have different learning styles which must be assessed prior to initiating any educational session. Health care providers can maximize teaching moments by incorporating specific adult-learning principles and learning styles into their teaching strategies.

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Author information

Author/s: Russell, Sally S (SS);

Affiliation: Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates, Pitman, NJ, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

Journal: Urologic nursing : official journal of the American Urological Association Allied (Urol Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Oct; vol 26 (issue 5) : pp 349-52, 370

Dates: Created 2006/11/02; Completed 2006/12/14; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 17078322, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adult Humans Learning Motivation

Motivation Patient Education as Topic Teaching - methods Urologic Diseases - nursing

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