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Aman, Michael G.; Benson, Betsey A.; Farmer, Cristan A.; Hall, Kristy L.; Malone, Krista M. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2007
We developed eight heavily illustrated booklets covering patients' rights and responsibilities, antiepileptic medicines, and most psychotropic medicines. The language level was very basic but covered a wide range of information. We distributed free copies of the booklets, together with standardized questionnaires, to consumers with and without…
Descriptors: Patients, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Therapy, Drug Education
Dominick, Gregory M.; Friedman, Daniela B.; Hoffman-Goetz, Laurie – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: To systematically review definitions and descriptions of computer literacy as related to preventive health education programs. Method: A systematic review of the concept of computer literacy as related to preventive health education was conducted. Empirical studies published between 1994 and 2007 on prevention education programs with a…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Prevention, Definitions
Campbell, Thomas A.; Auerbach, Stephen M.; Kiesler, Donald J. – Journal of American College Health, 2007
Objective: The authors' aim was to evaluate patient-provider relationships in a college health center. Participants: Eighty student patients and their health-care providers. Methods: Patients completed a measure of perceived health competence before a consultation and measures of provider participatory behavior and interpersonal behavior before…
Descriptors: College Students, Patients, School Health Services, Student Personnel Services
Bulatova, N. R.; Aburuz, S.; Yousef, A. M. – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2007
The innovative practical course was developed to improve the students' ability to acquire pharmaceutical care skills. The primary components of the course were in-school training using small group discussions and hospital experience including identification, analysis, prevention and resolution of drug-therapy problems, patient counseling on their…
Descriptors: Pharmaceutical Education, Student Attitudes, Pharmacology, Clinical Experience
Kondrad, Monica; Zehr, Bonnie; Hanna, Christine; Rote, Vicki; Jain, Sweety – Exceptional Parent, 2007
The Medical Home series follows fictional parents Amita and Samir and their premature daughter, Anjali. In Part Two, Amita and Samir bring Anjali home from the hospital, contact the care coordinator who will be responsible for Anjali's care, and go to their first appointment with the pediatrician. Emphasis is placed on the manner in which the…
Descriptors: Medical Services, Health Needs, Patient Education, Social Support Groups

Story, Marilyn D. – Journal of Home Economics, 1983
Hospice is a family-centered concept of care which needs home economists from all subject-matter areas in volunteer or paid professional roles. In turn, home economists can grow personally as well as professionally through their involvement with hospice. (Author)
Descriptors: Holistic Approach, Home Economics, Patient Education, Program Development

Birrer, Richard B.; Sedaghat, Vahid-David – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2003
Asserts that people with type 1 diabetes should include regular sports or recreational activities in their overall health care programs, noting that physicians must provide preparticipation clearance, education about blood glucose self-monitoring, exercise prescription, aggressive dietary and insulin management plans, identification of risk…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Patient Education
Roter, Debra L.; Russell, Nancy K. – Health Education Quarterly, 1994
Analysis of interactions among 377 patients and 38 physicians, compared to their self-reports, showed that neither doctors nor patients accurately reported health counseling discussions nor agreed about what was discussed. Smoking and diet discussions were most accurately reported, physical activity, alcohol, and stress discussions less so. (SK)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Patient Education, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians

Fisher, Evelyn – Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 1999
Health-education materials often require reading levels higher than that of many patients. Nurses need awareness of the prevalence of low literacy and the ability to assess reading levels so they can develop appropriate patient-education materials. (SK)
Descriptors: Adults, Health Education, Literacy, Nurses
Goulding, Kerstin – Adults Learning (England), 1998
The Self-Management Programme for People with Arthritis aims to teach patients to manage their condition, improve their understanding, and communicate effectively with health professionals. The focus is on developing self-efficacy and peer teaching. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Foreign Countries, Patient Education, Peer Teaching

McKenna, Kryss; Higgins, Helen – Patient Education and Counseling, 1997
Ten sociodemographic, clinical, and psychological characteristics considered predictors of difficulty with smoking cessation in patients with coronary artery disease are reviewed. The compounding effects of nicotine addiction are discussed. Consideration of these factors may result in individualized programs for smoking cessation. A brief overview…
Descriptors: Counseling, Heart Disorders, Patient Education, Predictor Variables

Smith, Robert C.; Marshall-Dorsey, Alicia A.; Osborn, Gerald G.; Shebroe, Valerie; Lyles, Judith S.; Stoffelmayr, Bertram E.; Van Egeren, Lawrence F.; Mettler, Jennifer; Maduschke, Karen; Stanley, Jennifer M.; Gardiner, Joseph C. – Patient Education and Counseling, 2000
Describes a skills-oriented training program for a step-by-step patient-centered interviewing method. This method fosters positive attitudes towards patient-centered interviewing and uses a learner-controlled approach that pays special attention to the teacher-resident relationship and to the resident's self-awareness. This training can be adapted…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Health Personnel, Interviews, Patient Education

Gagnayre, R.; Traynard, P. Y.; d'Ivernois, J. F.; Slama, G. – Patient Education and Counseling, 2000
Explores the teaching practices of 11 senior diabetic specialists consulting in an outpatient hospital setting. Results are discussed in relation to time spent in consultation, balance of speaking time, questions, use of written materials and visual aids. Results indicate a patient education orientation during consultations. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Diabetes, Patient Education, Specialists
Povlsen, Lene; Karlberg, Ingvar; Ringsberg, Karin C – Health Education Journal, 2008
Objective: The aim of the study was to analyse how parents of Turkish and Turkish/Kurdish children with diabetes and health care professionals perceived the education and support provided, and to assess what was required to improve the collaboration between the families and the team in order to optimize selfcare and metabolic control. Design: A…
Descriptors: Emotional Response, Health Education, Diabetes, Foreign Countries
Wilson, Valerie L. – Health Education Journal, 2009
Objective: To examine whether the communication process between diabetes health professionals and people intensively self-managing their type 1 diabetes influenced behavioural change. Design: Telephone interviews to provide insight into the communication process and its influence on diabetes intensive self-management behaviour. Setting:…
Descriptors: Adults, Computer Software, Telecommunications, Diabetes