Describes the process of providing people with computer-tailored nutrition education and reviews the studies on the impact of this type of education. Results indicate that computer-tailored nutrition education is more likely to be read, remembered, and experienced as personally relevant compared to standard materials. It also appears to have a…

Examines eating- and weight-related cognitions of 55 adolescents attending a camp for children with a variety of chronic diseases. Cognitions of youngsters with special dietary recommendations showed greater flexibility, less eating pathology, and less weight concern than campers without recommended diets. Contrary to previous reports, dietary…

This study analyzes the transfer of specialized professional activities from health care workers to patients and their family members in the context of the shift to ambulatory care for acute and chronic illnesses requiring hospitalization. Based on 119 semidirective interviews with patients released from hospital after early discharge and/or with…

Readability and usability problems with patient information leaflets continue to be reported despite long-standing recognition of their existence and the availability of guidelines for developing health education materials. This exploratory study examined possible causes for such problems, based on interviews with professionals who developed…

This learning module is intended to assist outpatient professional nurses in teaching patients to measure and administer their own insulin and to deal with diabetic emergencies when out of the hospital. The instructor's information (presented in an appendix) includes an overview of the topics covered in the patient module, general directions for…

Patient education is recognized by health care providers and patients themselves as an important component of adequate health care for hospital patients. Through this informational process, patients receive information about specific health problems, learn the necessary competencies to deal with them, and develop accepting attitudes toward the…

Text, illustrations, and exercises are utilized in this set of five learning modules to instruct dental patients and the general public in the fundamental principles of dental hygiene. The first module, "Identify the Responsibilities for Your Oral Health" by Floyd R. Tanner, discusses the respective roles of the dentist and the patient…

The underlying philosophy of this model community-based patient education program is that patients have the right and the responsibility to participate in the management of their disease. (MM)

Surveys of allied health personnel provided data regarding their self-confidence in counseling patients about health promotion, as well as their beliefs that patients will follow their recommendations. Respondents displayed highest self-efficacy in the areas of blood pressure and smoking. Confidence was lowest in illicit drug use and mental health…

Compared persons 65 years of age or older (N=177) to younger adults (n=997) with respect to compliance with 20 recommended health-seeking behaviors. Overall, the elderly group reported greater compliance with these behaviors, attributed more importance to their value, but perceived themselves as having less control over their future health.…

Summarizes many of the issues relevant to patient education programs concerning psychological preparation for stressful medical procedures. Individual differences among patients and their differential responses to types of intervention are emphasized, and descriptions of information provision, skills training, relaxation training/desensitization,…

Presents multidisciplinary model of health promotion for the chronically ill that highlights the importance of self-care education and the contributions of social workers, health educators, and other community health professionals in the development and delivery of such a program. (Author/ABB)

Assessed the contribution of active participant modeling in coping skills training in children (N=38) highly fearful of dentists. Results provided evidence for the greater efficacy of active practice relative to symbolic modeling for the learning and utilization of coping strategies to reduce stress during aversive procedures. (LLL)

A three-year course in patient education was introduced in family practice residency at the Valley Medical Center, Fresno, California. A self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ), developed as an educational tool, is a valuable teaching tool that enhances the learner's ability to alter behavior. (Author/MLW)