Component Task: Education on Condition and Its Management

 

This is an ongoing interaction between the patient and the nurse, through which the patient’s condition and its management are discussed into details using clear and simple language. This procedure is very essential in the health care process as it provides the patient the opportunity to know about the possible diagnoses, treatment and prognoses.

Aims

·         Provide patient with adequate information about his/her condition

·         Enhance patient’s knowledge on condition

·         Bring about attitudinal or behavioural change

·         Equip patient with the skills in caring for his/her condition

Requirements

·         Patient’s folder (Manual or electronic)

·         Treatment sheet (Manual or electronic)

·         Chair

·         Care devices/gadgets (if any)

·         Pamphlets/source of readable information

Steps

1.        Confirm patient’s diagnoses against the patient’s record (manually or electronic)

2.      Establish rapport with the patient (Refer to steps)

3.      Explain the need for education to patient

4.      Involve relatives or significant other if any

5.      Ensure enabling and relaxed environment to maintain privacy and individuality of patient

6.      Assist patient into a desirable position

7.       Sit comfortably by the patient

8.      Identify the suitable language for the patient

9.      Find patient’s level or awareness of condition

10.    Build on what the patient knows about the condition with scientific data of condition

11.      Find patient’s level or awareness on possible management options

12.    Explain to patient the rationale for the various investigations and treatment adopted

13.    Explain the possible outcome of condition and prognoses

14.    Explain and demonstrate the use of devices/gadgets (if any) included in the management process e.g. glucometer, clutches, spirometer etc.

15.    Ensure patient and significant other understands the teaching and clarify where need be

16.    Allow patient and significant other to ask questions for clarity

17.    Encourage patient and significant other to co-operate with health team and ask questions whenever he/she is in doubt

18.    Provide patient with clear simple pamphlets or other sources of readable information

19.    Thank patient and relatives for the cooperation

20.  Document procedure and report to appropriate officer