Client Education. Theory and Practice

Client Education: Theory and Practice focuses on health education and the role of health care providers, especially nurses, in working with clients such as individuals, families and groups, in health care institutions and community health settings. It covers the thorough assessment of clients in preparation for health education as well as examining the unique characteristics of children, adults, and culturally diverse learners. The book details how to prepare a teaching plan, write learning objectives, and select teaching strategies and instructional materials with ample examples. A comprehensive examination of formative and summative evaluation completes the book.  Each chapter includes a sample client-based teaching plan that incorporates the theory presented to help students understand and apply their knowledge.

Table of Contents

Dedication  
Preface  
Acknowledgements  
Part I  A Framework for Health Education
  Chapter 1  Overview of the Client Education Model
Part II  The Learning Process
  Chapter 2  Thinking and Learning
  Chapter 3  Theories and Principles of Learning
Part III  Assessment for Health Education
  Chapter 4  Learner and Setting Assessment
  Chapter 5  The Child Learner
  Chapter 6  The Adult Learner
  Chapter 7  The Older Learner
  Chapter 8  The Culturally Diverse Learner
Part IV  Planning and Implementing Health Education
  Chapter 9  Learning Objectives
  Chapter 10  Teaching Strategies
  Chapter 11  Instructional Materials
Part V  Client Education Outcomes
  Chapter 12  Formative Evaluation
  Chapter 13  Summative Evaluation