The practice of patient education: the theoretical perspective.

Full Abstract

Effective nursing practice is based on an understanding of the theoretical basis of nursing. Similarly, to be effective patient educators, nurses must be familiar with the theoretical basis of patient and family education. Theories provide the framework from which nurses use tools that can be adapted to each patient. Nurses may educate their patients and families using any combination of theories to achieve best results. Through this process arises the opportunity for the achievement of optimal patient outcomes. This article highlights theories originating from communications, psychology, education, sociology, and nursing.

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Author information

Author/s: Syx, Rebecca L (RL);

Affiliation: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Orthopaedic nursing / National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (Orthop Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2008 Jan-Feb; vol 27 (issue 1) : pp 50-4; quiz 55-6

Dates: Created 2008/02/27; Completed 2008/04/11;

PMID: 18300691, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Aged
Attitude to Health
Cognitive Dissonance
Communication
Health Behavior
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Promotion
Hip Fractures - psychology; therapy
Humans
Male

Models, Educational
Models, Nursing
Models, Psychological
Nurse's Role - psychology
Nurse-Patient Relations
Nursing Assessment
Orthopedic Nursing - organization & administration
Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration
Persuasive Communication
Psychology, Educational
Self Efficacy

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