Questions and Answers
What are the legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities of nurses regarding education?
To teach patients, families, colleagues, and future nurses within their holistic approach to professional practice.
Which of the following is a critical issue in healthcare education discussed in this text? (Select all that apply)
Nurses have received the formal preparation necessary to confidently fulfill their educator role.
False
The growing demand for nurses to deliver the highest quality of care is a response to _______.
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What is emphasized throughout the chapters regarding the teaching process?
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What is one of the roles of nurses in relation to educating other members of the healthcare team?
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What is the main focus of the Healthy People initiative?
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The Joint Commission established nursing standards for patient education in 1993.
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What campaign was announced by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in 2006?
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The transition from disease-oriented education to prevention-oriented education is referred to as _____.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020?
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What role has evolved significantly for nurses since the 1980s?
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What publication built on the previous Healthy People initiatives and provided an expanded framework for health prevention?
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Nursing has long considered ____ as a major component of standard care.
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How is the term evaluation defined?
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How does the process of evaluation differ from the process of assessment?
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How is evidence-based practice (EBP) related to evaluation?
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How does internal evidence differ from external evidence?
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The five basic types of evaluation include process, content, outcome, ____ , and ____ evaluations.
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What is the purpose of each type (level) of evaluation as described by Abruzzese?
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What are the three major barriers to conducting an evaluation?
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When and why should a pilot test be conducted prior to implementing a full evaluation?
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Which type of evaluation is conducted annually when nurses review the program and complete the cognitive test?
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Which type(s) of evaluation would be most relevant to the nurse manager’s concerns regarding diabetes education?
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If evaluation is crucial to healthcare education, what are some of the reasons why it is often overlooked?
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What role do nurses play in patient education?
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What are some barriers to teaching and obstacles to learning?
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The focus of modern health care is solely on technological advancements.
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The Division of ______ Hygiene was established in New York City in 1908.
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What was emphasized by Florence Nightingale regarding public health nurses?
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Which act created Medicare and Medicaid plans?
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What are the main purposes of patient education?
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Patient education is considered a privilege, not a right.
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Who is Susan B. Bastable?
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The term patient education encompasses ______, health promotion and disease prevention.
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What was one of the early mentions of documentation of patient education?
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Study Notes
Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice
The Importance of Evaluation in Healthcare Education
- Evaluation is a systematic process that judges the worth or value of teaching and learning activities
- Importance of evaluating patient education, especially in healthcare, to ensure that patients understand their health needs and can manage their own care effectively
- Evaluation provides evidence that what nurses do as educators makes a value-added difference in patient outcomes
Types of Evaluation in Healthcare Education
- Process evaluation: focuses on the planning, implementation, and coordination of educational activities
- Content evaluation: focuses on the quality and relevance of the educational content
- Outcome evaluation: focuses on the impact of the educational activities on learning outcomes
- Impact evaluation: focuses on the long-term effects of the educational activities on patient outcomes
- Program evaluation: focuses on the overall effectiveness of the educational program
Characteristics of Evaluation in Healthcare Education
- Systematic and rigorous
- Focuses on the worth or value of educational activities
- Uses evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
- Involves the collection, summarization, interpretation, and use of data to inform decision-making
- Crucial in today's healthcare environment, where "best" practice must be based on evidence
Barriers to Evaluation in Healthcare Education
- Lack of resources, including time, money, and personnel
- Limited understanding of evaluation principles and methods
- Resistance to change and lack of motivation among educators and learners
- Competing priorities and demands on educators and learners
Models of Evaluation in Healthcare Education
- Abruzzese's RSA evaluation model: focuses on five levels of evaluation, from simple to complex
- Includes formative and summative evaluation, as well as internal and external evidence
Case Study: Evaluating Patient Education for Type 2 Diabetes
- Sharon, a clinical nurse educator, is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of patient education on type 2 diabetes
- She meets with nurse managers to identify priority issues and develops an evaluation plan
- The evaluation plan involves process, content, outcome, and impact evaluation, as well as the collection of data on patient outcomes and satisfaction### Contact Information
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Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
- Names: Bastable, Susan Bacorn, editor.
- Title: Nurse as educator : principles of teaching and learning for nursing practice / edited by Susan B. Bastable.
- Description: Fifth edition.
- Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Identifiers: LCCN 2017030094 | ISBN 9781284127201 (pbk.).
- Subjects: Patient Education as Topic--methods | Teaching | Learning | Nurses’ Instruction.
- Classification: LCC RT42 | NLM WY 105 | DDC 610.73--dc23.
In Memory
- In memory of Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Dean of the College of Nursing at Villanova University for 4 decades.
About the Author
- Susan B. Bastable, editor.
Contents
- Foreword.
- Preface.
- Acknowledgments.
- Contributors.
- About the Author.
- PART 1: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning.
- PART 2: Characteristics of the Learner.
- PART 3: Techniques and Strategies for Teaching and Learning.
Chapter 1: Overview of Education in Health Care
- Historical Foundations for Patient Education in Health Care.
- The Evolution of the Teaching Role of Nurses.
- Social, Economic, and Political Trends Affecting Health Care.
- Purposes, Goals, and Benefits of Patient and Nursing Staff/Student Education.
- The Education Process Defined.
- The Contemporary Role of the Nurse as Educator.
- Barriers to Teaching and Obstacles to Learning.
Chapter 2: Ethical, Legal, and Economic Foundations of the Educational Process
- A Differentiated View of Ethics, Morality, and the Law.
- Evolution of Ethical and Legal Principles in Health Care.
- Application of Ethical Principles to Patient Education.
- Legality of Patient Education and Information.
- Economic Factors in Healthcare Education: Justice and Duty Revisited.
Chapter 3: Applying Learning Theories to Healthcare Practice
- Psychological Learning Theories.
- Neuropsychology and Learning.
- Comparison of Learning Theories.
- Common Principles of Learning.
- Motor Learning.
Chapter 4: Determinants of Learning
- Assessment of the Learner.
- Assessing Learning Needs.
- Methods to Assess Learning Needs.
- Readiness to Learn.
- Learning Styles.
- Learning Style Models and Instruments.
- Interpretation of the Use of Learning Style Models and Instruments.
Chapter 5: Developmental Stages of the Learner
- Developmental Characteristics.
- The Developmental Stages of Childhood.
- The Developmental Stages of Adulthood.
- The Role of the Family in Patient Education.
Chapter 6: Compliance, Motivation, and Health Behaviors of the Learner
- Compliance and Adherence.
- Motivation.
- Selected Models and Theories.
- Models for Health Education.
- The Role of Nurse as Educator in Health Promotion.
Chapter 7: Literacy in the Adult Client Population
- Definition of Terms.
- Scope and Incidence of the Problem.
- Trends Associated with Literacy Problems.
- Those at Risk.
- Myths, Stereotypes, and Assumptions.
- Assessment: Clues to Look For.
- Impact of Illiteracy on Motivation and Compliance.
- Ethical, Financial, and Legal Concerns.
Chapter 8: Gender, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Attributes of the Learner
- Gender Characteristics.
- Socioeconomic Characteristics.
- Cultural Characteristics.
- Assessment Models for the Delivery of Culturally Sensitive Care.
Chapter 9: Technology-Based Teaching
- Evolution of Technology-Based Teaching.
- Basic Concepts of Technology-Based Teaching.
- Uses of Technology in Education.
- Evaluation of Technology-Based Teaching.
- Assistive Technologies.
- State of the Evidence.
- Summary.
Chapter 10: Behavioral Objectives and Teaching Plans
- Writing Behavioral Objectives.
- Writing Teaching Plans.
- Selecting Teaching Strategies.
- State of the Evidence.
- Summary.### Nursing Education and Teaching
- The role of the nurse has evolved, and they are now expected to be educators in addition to caregivers.
- Nurses must teach patients, families, and fellow colleagues, and prepare the next generation of nurses.
- The art and science of teaching require special expertise, including understanding how people learn and how to communicate information effectively.
Evolution of Nursing Practice
- Nursing practice has significantly evolved since Florence Nightingale's era, with nurses now expected to teach members of their own discipline.
- The scope of nursing practice has grown to include nurses teaching colleagues to render safe, high-quality care.
Important Trends in Healthcare
- There is a growing demand for nurses to deliver high-quality care, and a critical shortage of faculty in nursing schools.
- Consumer health literacy is a significant problem, and nurses must be prepared to teach patients to manage their own care.
- Technological advances are increasing the complexity of healthcare, and patients must be taught to independently manage their care.
The Role of the Nurse as Educator
- The nurse as educator is a critical component of healthcare, and nurses must be prepared to teach patients, staff, and students.
- Teaching patients to maintain optimal health and prevent disease and disability can reduce healthcare costs.
- Educating staff and students to practice competently and confidently will ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Key Updates in Nursing Education
- New content includes information on nursing education transformation, patient engagement, quality and safety education, interprofessional education, patient portals, and third-party reimbursement for nurses doing patient teaching.
- The most updated references have been added to every chapter, with classic works retained.
- Current statistics reflect changes in population trends, with new tables and figures added to visually summarize the information.
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