Advances in patient education / Barbara K. Redman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Redman, Barbara Klug.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patient education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (124 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Pub. Co., c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides an integrative analysis of new advances in patient education, and the current state of the field. Written by one of patient education's foremost experts, the book focuses on the following important areas: learning theory; ethics; measurement & outcomes; preparation for self management of chronic disease; mode of delivery; and mental health. The growing importance of patient-centered care, and the large number of persons with one or more chronic diseases offers patient education the opportunity to grow as an independent and fundamental part of the health care system. ;chapter

Contents:

Status of patient education and its philosophical base

Advances in learning theory for patient education

Patient education and ethical standards

Measurement of patient education outcomes

Preparation for patient self-management of chronic disease

Advances in the delivery of patient education

Mental health psychoeducation: a case example

Summary of the current state of patient education.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8261-2736-3

OCLC:

476263678