As the new millienium approaches, observations of the health care system suggest that it is a dynamic system increasing in complexity and diversity. A goal of the system is the advancement of treatment interventions toward the provision of better patient outcomes.
Patient education is an important component of treatment.
Patient education is an informational and motivational process designed to affect clinical outcomes through patients knowledge enhancement, attitude and behavior change, or skill acquisition. Lead to a more efficient, cost-effective health care system. Assignment Please read the following articles for discussion in class. The following abstract will provide you with a snapshot of HBM, if you are not familiar with the model. In class we will discuss your thoughts now, as a result of the readings, regarding the delivery of patient education.