Written by a nursing expert and former patient education chairman of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Effective patient education: a guide to increased adherence, fourth edition gives physicians the tools they need to become effective patient educators. Using a patient-centred approach, this indispensable text presents specific strategies for communicating in a way that motivates patients to act. Central to this approach is understanding the patient as a partner in the patient education process. The text reveals patient concerns and challenges that may interfere with patient compliance, enabling clinicians to gain insight into their patients and develop communication strategies that can enable patients to overcome obstacles. In addition, this completely revised and updated edition explores the challenges physicians may face in conducting patient education. Using case examples to illustrate key points, this text goes beyond theory to offer practical principles for application in the real world. Embracing a clinical approach to examining recognised patient education theories, this textbook is an invaluable guide for nursing students and professionals.
Includes chapters on:
- Increase patient motivation
- Building an effective patient education team
- Patient-centred learning model
- Instructional aids, including online resources