Chapter 7: Patient Education

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List the characteristics that may influence a patient's response to instruction.

Ethnicity and cultural background, Socioeconomic background, Patient's first language, Age, Education level, Healthcare background, Physical and psychological conditions

Patient education is more effective when only clinical terms instead of common terms are used. (True or false?)

False

Patients are more likely to comply with recommendations for smaller changes in behavior rather than larger changes. (True or false?)

False

The beneficial effects of a recommendation should be described to the patient before they are warned of any potential difficulties or adverse effects. (True or false?)

False

The most important information to be conveyed to the patient should be introduced at the end of the teaching session. (True or false?)

False

Why is two-way communication with a patient more effective than instruction that is one-way (from the HCP to the patient only)?

If the patient has questions or does not fully understand something, the HCP can help the patient to be better informed about their health issue or what they need to do.

The medical condition that creates the need for the instruction is referred to as the __________________ context.

Situational

What are behavioral objectives?

Specific and measurable behaviors that result from the instruction.

What are patient demographics?

Certain characteristics of the patient that may influence their response to the instruction.

Describe the three goals of patient education.

Changing health behaviors, Improving health status, Improving patient compliance

Patients educated about their health are more likely to comply with recommendations made by their HCP. (True or false?)

True

Distinguish the three types of learning styles.

Visual learners, Auditory learners, Kinesthetic learners


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