Patient Education Concepts

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to patient education and the nursing role in it.

Patient Education

The process of providing information to patients to help them understand their health and make informed decisions.

Role of the Nurse in Education

Nurses are responsible for teaching patients about their health, treatment options, and how to manage their care.

Speak Up Initiative

A program by The Joint Commission encouraging patients to take an active role in their healthcare by asking questions.

Teaching

The act of imparting knowledge through directed activities.

Learning

Acquiring new knowledge, skills, and attitudes that can be measured.

Domains of Learning

Three categories of learning: cognitive (thinking), affective (feeling), and psychomotor (doing).

Cognitive Learning

Involves mental processes such as remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating.

Affective Learning

Involves changes in feelings, beliefs, attitudes, and values.

Psychomotor Learning

Involves the physical execution of skills and requires mental activity.

Teaching Tools

Various methods used in patient education, such as visual aids, audiobooks, and hands-on demonstrations.

Evaluation of Learning

Assessment of whether a patient's learning needs have been met and revising the care plan if necessary.

Teach-Back Method

A technique used to confirm patient understanding by asking them to explain back what they have learned.

Health Literacy

The ability of individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information.

Cultural Diversity in Teaching

Recognition and accommodation of diverse cultural backgrounds when educating patients.

HCAHPS Survey

A standardized survey measuring patient satisfaction with hospital care.

Patient Satisfaction

A measure of the extent to which patients feel their healthcare needs and expectations are met.