OTD 735 Midterm Flashcards
Learning theories in healthcare education
When was “the need for patient information” from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare published
1971
what was the emphasis in the 60s and 70s on education?
patient education rather than general public education
who recognized the need for institutions and healthcare workers to contribute to individual patient education and public health education ?
American Hospital Association (AHA)
interprofessional practice
Collaboration and interdependent matter to deliver appropriate, cost-effective, efficient care
Associated with improved healthcare outcomes and increased patient satisfaction
What are the obstacles to learning
Lack of time,
stress of illness,
readiness to learn issues,
complexity, fragmentation, and inconvenience of healthcare system,
denial of learning needs,
lack of support from health professionals or significant others,
extent of needed behavior changes,
negative influence of environment, and literacy problems
Patient centered care PCC
healthcare that supports the development of patient competency and is respectful to the needs and values of the patient
Associated with better health outcomes, more positive patient experiences, increased QOL, and adherence to management protocols
What are the benefits of effective teaching
-increase consumer satisfaction &continuity of care
-improve quality of life & maximize independence
-decrease client anxiety
-reduce complications of illness
-empowers consumers to become actively involved in care
What is learning theory
“Coherent framework of integrated constructs and principles that describe, explain, or predict how people learn”
What are the primary learning theories
Behaviorist
cognitive
social
psychodynamic
humanistic
What is Behaviorist Learning Theory-Classical Conditioning
a type of learning in which a stimulus gains the ability to bring out a response that was originally evoked by a different stimulus (Pavlovs Dogs)
What is a positive reinforcement
adding something to increase the likelihood that the behavior will happen again
what is negative reinforcement
taking something away to increase the likelihood that the behavior will happen again
What are the ABCs of behavior
A= antecedent
B= behavior
C= consequence
What is zone of proximal development
The area in which all learning takes place; the lower level represents learning that can be done almost independently and the upper level represents learning that requires assistance to master
What are the four stages of competence
unconscious incompetence
conscious incompetence
conscious competence
unconscious competence
What is the motor learning theory
emphasis on feedback so proper techniques are formed