There are many ways by which you can effectively educate patients and you should choose the best method that works for your patients. Nursing & Patient Education: Learning Barriers & Domains 4:34 Nursing & Patient Education: Strategies for Children 5:34 5:12 Registered nurses usually provide patient teaching as is involves assessing readiness to learn, comprehension of concepts, and evaluation of the patient, which might lead to a change in the plan of care. It is essential in ensuring a patient’s full recovery especially when providing instructions about home care. Rather than repeating the information, the nurse should use a different teaching approach – such as sharing a real-life example, creating a simple drawing, or demonstrating the behavior. If the patient has trouble explaining the material, this provides an opportunity for the nurse to clarify or modify the teaching in real-time. Although teaching strategies to enhance EBP knowledge and skills are recommended, recent research indicates that nurses may not be well prepared to apply EBP. Teaching Strategies October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020 QSEN Institute Teaching Strategies Developing Empathy for Older Adults with Sensory Deficits (For Face-to-Face Learners and Distance Learners) One role of a nurse is as an educator. However, LPNs provide invaluable support when it comes to patient education. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is imperative for ensuring patient safety. Patient education is an important aspect of nursing care. To help you get started in providing health education, […]