Producing Patient Education Material

Putting Patients First Conference

“You tell me something and I'll forget it

You teach me something and I will learn it

You involve me in something & I'll remember it.. Forever…”

Putting Patients First Conference, 2010

Why Patient EducationWhy Patient Education

• Informed Decision • Develops positive approach• Helps patients to take timely decision• Increases patient confidence• Decrease treatment complications• Less chances of medico-legal issues• Promotes healthy living• Increases adherence to treatment

Putting Patients First Conference, 2010

Objectives of producing good Objectives of producing good Patient Education MaterialPatient Education Material

• Adaptation

• Create knowledge sharing environment

• Involve patients for self evaluation

• Provide motivation

• Make patients health conscious

Putting Patients First Conference, 2010

• Language barriers

• Lack of support system

• Less active involvement of doctor

• Biased opinion

• Low literacy and comprehension skills

• Denial of patient’s personal responsibility

Barriers in producing good Barriers in producing good Patient Education MaterialPatient Education Material

Putting Patients First Conference, 2010

Ideal ChannelsIdeal Channels

• Physicians’ clinics

• Hospitals’ waiting areas

• Consulting rooms

• Healthcare centers

• Public hospitals

• Public information Kiosks

Putting Patients First Conference, 2010

Various Patient Education MediaVarious Patient Education Media

• Print – Pamphlets, leaflets, Flip charts, Teaching boards, posters

• Videotapes• CD / DVD• Internet• Touch screen Kiosk• Broadcast• Mobile• Social discussion

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