PATIENT EDUCATION

WHAT IS PATIENT EDUCATION?

• Patient education is defined as the process of influencing patient behavior and

producing the necessary changes in knowledge, attitudes, and abilities to
maintain or enhance health through the provision of information and patient
teaching. All healthcare professionals, especially those directly involved in the
patient's care, are responsible for educating patients, their relatives, at-home
cares, and communities.
WHY IS PATIENT EDUCATION
IMPORTANT?

• Patient education enables patients to assume better responsibility for their own
health care, improving patients ability to manage acute and chronic disorders
• Provides opportunities to choose healthier lifestyles and practice medicine
• Patient education ensures continuity of care and reduces the complications
related to illness and incidence of disease or disorder.
BENEFITS OF PATIENT EDUCATION:

• Letting patients have a say in their care.

• Preparing patients to care for themselves at home.
• Nurturing patient trust, confidence and satisfaction.
• Easing patient anxiety about treatment.
• Collaborating with patients about course of action.
• Strengthening communication with patient.
REFERENCES

• https://www.talkinghealthtech.com/glossary/patient-education
• https://www.slideshare.net/EktaPatel55/patient-teaching-207169188
• https://degree.astate.edu/articles/nursing/nurses-forefront-patient-education.aspx