benefits, purposes, goals of patient and staff education

Question 1

what is the purpose of patient education?

Answer 1

to increase the competence and confidence of clients for self management

Question 2

what is the GOAL of patient education?

Answer 2

•supports patients through the transition from being invalids to being independent in care
• from being dependent to being participant in the care process
• from being passive listeners to active listeners

Question 3

most important action of nurses as caregivers

Answer 3

prepare the client for self care

Question 4

benefits of patient education

Answer 4

-increase consumer satisfaction
-improve quality of life
- ensure continuity of care
- decrease patient anxiety
- reduce complications of illness
- promote adherence to healthcare tx plans
- maximize independence in ADL
- energize and empower- actively involved
- enhances job satisfaction
- creates change difference

Question 5

” patients are more 1.____ with care when they receive 2.____ about how to 3.____ for themselves”

Answer 5

1. satisfied
2. adequate information
3. manage

Question 6

what is the most common cited complaints by patients in litigation?

Answer 6

that they are not adequately informed

Question 7

what is our primary aim?

Answer 7

“as educators, we should be able to nourish clients as well as mentor staff. We must value education and make it a priority for both our patients and our fellow colleagues”