Thursday, February 18, 2016

Choosing Efficient Patient Education Techniques

By Steven Hill


In the field of nursing care, it is important for the health practitioners to give adequate instructions to those receiving treatment. In some cases, how a sick person complies with the treatment and support is greatly impacted by the initial instructions given. Because of that, nurses should endeavor to give the best patient education. A good nurse is determined by the success rate of their patients and how they respond to treatment.

Initially, training clients on treatment was very inconveniencing. Most of the training was focused on classroom like models where clients would have to take notes. Technology, on the other hand, has ensured that information is easily accessible. For the most part, nursing facilities have numerous training resources stored in computers. These materials can easily be modified to conform to the specific needs of clients. The information is then printed out for distribution.

There are many credible internet sources where caregivers can find accurate information to give to their clients. However, when giving this information, it is important to ensure the client understands what is entailed in the materials. Take time to review the printed information with your client. This will make the person have more interest in reading the information on his or her own. Ensure that the individual needs of the client are addressed.

Educational experts recommend the use of a diverse range of teaching techniques. They say it helps to emphasize on the message being conveyed. Just like normal students, clients getting treatment also have diverse learning styles that suit them. Take time to know the best style of learning for each patient. Adults, for the most part, do not go well with printed information. This is not a lack of intelligence on their part.

If you realize that your client cannot read and comprehend information, you may opt for information on DVDs. Fortunately, most of the manuals are available both in print and in DVD formats. Visual impression is very powerful. A nurse may also opt to use a hand on technique to teach their patients. If a mother is not bathing their baby properly, guiding her on doing it right is more effective. Manuals may not be sufficient.

If you want to be a reputable health care professional, you should learn to stimulate the interests of your clients in their problem. A client who is interested in their condition will respond well to the instructions you give them. As such, they will be in a position to handle their condition more effectively. Remember that success in this field depends on the attitude of the client towards instructions.

Adult clients can be difficult to handle. They look for instant gratification. You must, therefore, develop skills that will help you determine the things that matter for each of your clients. Be keen to establish rapport with them. Ask them questions to get them talking. Encourage them to ask questions as well. This will help you understand their particular interests.

You may not be present at all times to ensure that your client is following instructions. Thus, think of involving family members in training. They play in a significant role in monitoring your client.




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