chapter 9 Flashcards
What is an important patient education processes that take place during physical therapy interventions?
-teaching and learning
Teaching
Involves planning the process of imparting info. and then implementing the plan.
Learning
-Involves a change in the learner that creates an understanding of info.
-changes in behavior and attitude,
-and the desire to utilize the info. to help make life decisions.
Good teaching attributes include..
-teacher should be enthusiastic
-teacher should have knowledge of their topic
-teacher should employ appropriate feedback and cuing to the learner
Patient-centered teaching
-involves learning who the patient is and tailoring the teaching experience to the patient.
Clinical instructions modes for patients/clients can take the following formats:
-discussions
-demonstrations
-presentations
-lectures
-audiovisual materials or web-based learning methods
-return demonstrations
-illustrations of written information.
Clinical in-service
-activities in which PT/PTAs, or PT/PTA students prepare short educational programs designed to impart specific aspects of knowledge to peers.
Clinical in-service examples of topics that can be taught through this
-teach others about topics from continuing education courses that the professional has attended.
-review of safe transfer training with CNA in a skilled nursing facility
Clinical education
-Involves activities in which the PT or PTA participates in guiding the learning experiences of a student in the clinical environment.
Credentialed Clinical Instructor Courses
-Program created by APTA that helps clinical instructors learn strategies for teaching students.
TRUE OF FALSE: the patient should be encouraged to bring a family member or friend to teaching session for support?
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The teacher should break up information into logical bits of info. For patient
TRUE
How many bullets points should be in a list
5-6
How to enhance learning for a older patient
-quiet environment
-sitting near patient
-speaking clearly
-teaching in brief sessions
For patients who have visual impairments:
-therapists can introduce themselves and other people present in room
-asking pt if they want assistance
When writing for patient with visual impairment writing should be
In 16 font, simple fonts, not italics,
When speaking to patient who have hearing impairments, therapist can…
-move chair closer to face patient
-get patients attention by touching him or her
-speaking clearly and distinctly
