Fact Sheet: Providing Patients with Patient-Specific Education Resources (2024)

FAQs

What is patient specific education? ›

Definition of Terms. Patient-Specific Education Resources – Resources identified through logic built into certified EHR technology which evaluates information about the patient and suggests education resources that would be of value to the patient.

Involve the patient from the very first treatment. Ask the patient to tell you how they would explain (step-by-step) their disease or treatment to their loved one. Make sure the patient understands the medications as you administer them. Make sure they understand how and when to refill medications.

Patient education is the process of providing patients with information relevant to their condition, such as symptoms and warning signs, available treatment plans, expected outcomes and side effects, prevention guidelines, etc.

The three domains of learning are cognitive, affective, and psychom*otor. There are a variety of methods in professional development events to engage the different learning domains. Effective professional development events, such as webinars, should follow adult learning principles to engage learners.

The guidelines are based on the four components of the patient education process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (APIE) (Bastable, 2017). Each component is essential for effective patient education.

Not only does effective health education help patients understand and stay safe when they need it most, but it helps improve outcomes and reduce readmissions.

Patient education can help providers inform and remind patients of the proper ways to self-manage care and avoid nonessential readmissions. Better education can also help patients understand the care setting most appropriate for their condition and avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital.

The initial step in a patient education program is to listen carefully to the patient.

After explaining a diagnosis, treatment plan, or self-care instructions, ask the patient to explain the information back in their own words. For example, “I've given you a lot of information about managing your diabetes; can you tell me how you plan to change your diet based on what we discussed?”

Patient education is the process of enabling individuals to make informed decisions about their personal health-related behaviour. It aims to improve health by encouraging compliance with medical treatment regimens and promoting healthy lifestyles.

How do you document patient education? ›

Dosage: How to take or use the medicine including both the route and method of administration, how often it should be given, how long the course of treatment will last, what to do if a dose is missed and, if relevant, what do in the event of an overdose and the risk of withdrawal effects.

High-quality patient education materials increase patient compliance, save doctors time explaining routine procedures and answering common questions, and can even improve your practice's reputation and referrals.

Patient-facing materials include informed consent forms, educational brochures, medication instructions, discharge summaries, and follow-up instructions. These materials are essential for informing patients about their rights, medical conditions, treatment options, and post-care instructions.

The guidelines are based on the four components of the patient education process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (APIE) (Bastable, 2017). Each component is essential for effective patient education. No component can be skipped or receive lesser attention.