WEEK 1 Flashcards
Process of assisting people to learn health- related behaviors that they can incorporate into everyday life the goal of achieving optimal health and independence in self-care.
HEALTH EDUCATION
Set of planned educational activities using a combination of methods (teaching, counseling and behavior modification) that are designed to improve patient’s knowledge and health behaviors.
HEALTH EDUCATION
to help patients
and their families and assume their responsibility to self-care
management.
HEALTH EDUCATION
PURPOSE OF HEALTH EDUCATION 1
To increase the competence and confidence of client
for self-management.
PURPOSE OF HEALTH EDUCATION 2
One of the goal of health education is to or for the client to
achieve their independence in self-care.
was first acknowledge as a unique course
Nursing
The focus of teaching effort of nurses as health
promotion and caring of the sick but also an
educating other nurses for professional nursing
practice.
PATIENT EDUCATION MID 1800
Founder of Modern Nursing
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
Developed the first school of nursing
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
Emphasize the importance of teaching patients of the
needs for adequate nutrition, fresh air, exercise and
personal hygiene to improve their well-being.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
NPAs
Nurse Practice Acts
universally include teaching within the scope
of nursing practice responsibilities
Nurse Practice Acts
JCAHO
Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
mandates for patient education
which are based on positive outcomes for
patient care.
Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organization
been recognized as an
independent nursing function.
Patient teaching