Chapter 9- Foundations

Teaching and Counseling

The role of nurses in educating patients and providing support through counseling.

Maintain and Promote Health

Educating patients about healthy practices to enhance their well-being.

Prevent Illness

Teaching strategies aimed at preventing diseases.

Restore Health

Helping patients understand their conditions and recovery processes.

Facilitate Coping

Assisting patients in managing chronic illnesses or significant life changes.

Promote Outcomes

Achieving better health results through effective patient education.

Optimal Wellness

The goal of achieving the best possible health and self-care practices.

Health Literacy

The ability of patients to understand medical information, which affects learning.

Knowles’ Four Assumptions

Principles regarding adult learners' independence, experiences, readiness, and preference for immediate application.

Learning Barriers

Factors such as age, sensory deficits, and financial resources that can hinder patient education.

Culturally Competent Education

Strategies to provide education that respects and understands the patient's cultural background.

Learning Domains

Categories of learning including cognitive, psychomotor, and affective.

Cognitive Learning

Involves acquiring and recalling knowledge, such as understanding dietary portion sizes.

Effective Communication

Techniques for clear and engaging communication with patients.

Assessment of the Learner

Identifying learning needs, styles, and motivation to learn.

Adherence vs

Emphasizing active patient participation in their care over mere compliance with instructions.

Teaching Plan

A structured approach to define learning outcomes and methods for patient education.

Teaching Strategies

Various methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations used to facilitate learning.

Successful Patient Teaching

Key considerations include managing time, scheduling, and optimizing the learning environment.

Nurse as Coach

The nurse's role in establishing relationships, setting goals, and empowering patients.

Evaluating Learning

Methods to assess understanding and adjust teaching plans as necessary.

Documentation

Key elements include summarizing learning needs, teaching plans, and evaluation results.

Nurse as Counselor

Focus on improving coping abilities and reinforcing healthy behaviors through interpersonal skills.

Types of Counseling

Differentiating between short-term, long-term, and motivational interviewing approaches.