A patient education program for a continuous infusion regimen on an outpatient basis

1987 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 177-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roos Nieweg ◽  
Janke Greidanus ◽  
Elisabeth G. E. de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Continuous Infusion ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Infusion Regimen

Clinical Evaluation of the Impact of a Patient Education Program

1990 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Garrard ◽  
Lucy Mullen ◽  
Judy Ostrom Joynes ◽  
LeANN McNeil ◽  
Donnell D. Etzwiler
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

A 5-day patient education program, taught on an outpatient basis, was evaluated to determine its effect on metabolic control as reflected by glycosylated hemoglobin test values. A quasi- experimental design was used, consisting of a pretest, a posttest, and a follow-up assessment made approximately 6 months after the posttest. The 72 experimental and 324 comparison subjects all had insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), were between 14 and 78 years of age, and had a duration of diabetes ranging from 1 to 20 years. The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in Hb A1 values from pre- to posttest and sustained these posttest levels upon follow-up, although not at statistically significant levels. The comparison group showed no pre- to posttest difference, but demon strated an improvement from posttest to follow-up assessment.

A Pre-Hospital Patient Education Program Improves Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 2074-2081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy A. Brown ◽  
Paul R. Burton ◽  
Kalai Shaw ◽  
Brittany Smith ◽  
Shelley Maffescioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Hospital Patient ◽  
Patient Education Program

scholarly journals Impact of a Patient Education Program on Disparities in Kidney Transplant Evaluation

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 648-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel E. Patzer ◽  
Jennie P. Perryman ◽  
Stephen Pastan ◽  
Sandra Amaral ◽  
Julie A. Gazmararian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Transplant Evaluation

scholarly journals Standardization of Education of Patients With Cancer in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A Quality Improvement Project Using the Cancer and You Booklet

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Olivier Habimana ◽  
Vestine Mukeshimana ◽  
Albertine Ahishakiye ◽  
Protais Makuza ◽  
Vedaste Hategekimana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Patient Education Program ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Low And Middle Income

PURPOSE The Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence is the first comprehensive referral cancer center in Rwanda and at its inception did not have a standardized patient education program. Partners in Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima and the Rwandan Ministry of Health conducted a quality improvement project to increase patient knowledge by implementing a standardized oncology education program using picture-based and culturally appropriate materials designed for patients with cancer in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS Four Rwandan nurses were trained to provide patient education using the Cancer and You education booklet created by Global Oncology. A pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate patients’ knowledge of cancer, treatment, and management of adverse effects. Nurses administered a posteducation questionnaire in Kinyarwanda to determine patients’ level of satisfaction with the education session and booklet. The four nurses were interviewed at the completion of the project for their feedback. A total of 40 oncology patients were included in the pilot project, of which 85% reported completing primary school or less. RESULTS On average, participants improved 19% (95% CI, 13.9% to 24.1%; standard deviation, 16%) from pre- to postevaluation, demonstrating a significant increase in knowledge ( P ≤ .001). Nearly all patients (97.5%) reported that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with the education program. Oncology nurses gave positive feedback, highlighting that it was helpful to have a standard tool for education with descriptive illustrations for those patients with low literacy. CONCLUSION Implementation of a standardized patient education program demonstrated a statistically significant increase in patient knowledge and a high level of satisfaction among patients and nurses. The project serves as an example for other low- and middle-income countries looking to standardize oncology patient education.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document