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Health promotion is the act of educating people about healthy lifestyles, reduction of risk, developmental needs, activities of daily living and preventive self-care (ANA, 2007). Continuously educating towards health promotion is extremely important in any nurses role. Education applies to both patient and family members in the healthcare setting and should begin as soon as the nurse steps into a patients care. For patients, it is important to ensure that they are receiving quality care and that their providers are implementing quality educational interventions based on the patients’ specific educational needs (Grand Canyon University, 2018).

The nursing process should be incorporated into developing a health plan with the patient and family members by utilizing the assessment that was done and determining what will be beneficial for successful outcomes. An example may include a patient that is total knee replacement in the post-operative phase that will need education regarding discharge planning and home adjustments. A nurse would collaborate with appropriate interdisciplinary teams that can assist the patients outcome but also be cognoscente of specific needs. The nurse should assess the learning needs of the patient, characteristics of the learner, and any barriers to learning that might exist (Grand Canyon University, 2018). Also, as a part of the nursing process an overall assessment of the patient, family, and home life would be important to consider when deciding what educational needs the patient and family may benefit from.

What are some non-traditional ways that you have come up with as a nurse to educate your patients and family members?

References:

American Nurses Association. (2007). Health of the public. Retrieved from http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategoriesHealthcareand PolicyIssues/Hop.aspx

Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Health promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-…