Patient Self-Management

Question 1

List the 3 underlying assumptions of self-management?

Answer 1

1. Regardless of the chronic condition, people have similar challenges w/ self-management
2. People can learn skills needed to better manage their diseases day to day
3. People who understand & take control of their condition will be healthier & happier

Question 2

3 Basic principles of self-management?

Answer 2

1. Dealing with consequences of illness
2. Focusing on problem-solving, decision-making, and patient confidence
3. Placing patient’s & care providers in partnerships with specific responsibilities for each.

Question 3

Definition of Health Literacy?

Answer 3

Degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process & understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

Question 4

5 ways healthcare professionals contribute to a patient’s LOW health literacy?

Answer 4

1. Lack of awareness of patient’s understanding
2. Time constraints
3. Scarcity of educational tools
4. Lack of understanding of specific cultural nuances
5. One-way flow of information

Question 5

Signs patient can’t read well?

Answer 5

Looking at material without eyes moving.

Verbalizes that they will, “read it at home”.

Question 6

Educational tips for Visual Learners?

Answer 6

Visual Aids
Short lectures
Note taking
Quiet surroundings

Question 7

Educational tips for auditory learners?

Answer 7

Listen to spoken lecture

Word association s and mnemonics

Question 8

Educational tips for tactile learners?

Answer 8

Background music

take short breaks and allow patient to walk around

Question 9

2-4-8 Rule?

Answer 9

2 hours max of uninterrupted teaching
4 hours max of teaching a day
8 days max of training time