Save teaching time: involve and individualize

Research continues to confirm the methods described in No Time to Teach offer the most effective and efficient way to teach patients and families in the limited time we have.  Here’s another study:

A systematic review of the literature confirms the most effective means for delivery heart failure patient education is through the individualization of content, the use of combined mediums for delivery, provision of education on a one-on-one basis, and in multiple sessions.

Source:  Fredericks S, Beanlands H, Spalding K, Da Silva M. (2009)  Effects of the characteristics of teaching on the outcomes of heart failure patient education interventions:  A systematic review.
  Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2009 Sep 4.

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