{"id":45754,"date":"2021-05-27T18:15:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T22:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=45754"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:37:13","slug":"patient-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/patient-education\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Patient Education Examples and Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Blog-Header.png\" alt=\"Patient Education\" class=\"wp-image-46872\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Patient education is key to driving better health outcomes and keeping people engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But is your material up to mark? Or is it dry, boring, and lacking visuals? If so, attention-grabbing infographics are one of the best ways to improve your patient education efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know about using visuals to enhance patient teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re educating patients, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making infographics<\/a> is the way to go to make an impact in your patients&#8217; lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/infographic-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE AN INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#definition\">What is patient education?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#examples\">8 patient education examples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#barriers\">10 barriers to patient education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#patient\">5 types of patients<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nurse\">What is a nurse&#8217;s role in patient education?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#topics\">Examples of patient education topics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#concepts\">What are the main patient education concepts?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Final words<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition\"><strong>What is patient education?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education <strong>is the process of influencing patient behavior and producing the changes in knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to maintain or improve health. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Definition.png\" alt=\"Patient Education\" class=\"wp-image-46873\" width=\"700\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>About 6 in 10 Americans live with a chronic disease according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/infographic\/chronic-diseases.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a>. And these chronic conditions cost $4.1 trillion&nbsp;annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education can help decrease this burden and inform people on chronic disease management. For example, patients taking certain medications, like GLP-1 drugs for diabetes or weight loss, need to understand potential side effects and warning signs. Law firms such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bursor.com\/practice-areas\/glp-1-lawsuit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bursor &amp; Fisher, P.A.<\/a> highlight the importance of patient awareness in these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective patient education requires educational material that is engaging (hint: visual content!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a study in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6513874\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Frontiers Behavioral Neuroscience<\/a>, 65% of people are visual learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means text-heavy documentation or complex checklists will not engage patients. Instead your efforts should incorporate&nbsp;catchy infographics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples\">8 <strong>patient education examples <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/9-types-of-infographic-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different types of infographics<\/a> to connect with the 5 patient types I mentioned above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you should always create patient education content with these 8 tips in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/8-strategies-to-educate-patients-list-infographic-b5f91417-8b33-4d37-850e-8cc40ad39ae4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-8-Patient-Education-Strategies.png\" alt=\"Patient Education List Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-47077\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/8-strategies-to-educate-patients-list-infographic-b5f91417-8b33-4d37-850e-8cc40ad39ae4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Use plain, non-medical language<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are not experts in medical lingo, so <a href=\"https:\/\/knilt.arcc.albany.edu\/images\/5\/5d\/Schwartzberg_etal_2007.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">summarize medical concepts<\/a> in simple terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using simple, everyday language with visuals helps convey the message better and helps patients grasp information quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;the infographic below uses simple language like, &#8220;Avoid sugar,&#8221; and &#8220;Stop biting your nails,&#8221; to help patients avoid getting sick.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/blue-simple-lines-fitness-infographics-da740157-5331-46f6-8309-50aede4d46e7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/da740157-5331-46f6-8309-50aede4d46e7.webp\" alt=\"Blue Simple Lines Fitness Infographics\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/blue-simple-lines-fitness-infographics-da740157-5331-46f6-8309-50aede4d46e7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Teach skills for self-management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients living with chronic conditions, your aim should be to educate them on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27461944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">live a complete life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-management increases confidence, personal control, and self-efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographic below is a good example of visual you can use to help patients learn prevent and\/or manage high cholesterol. how to live with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/cholesterol-infographic-40058068-1100-422a-961b-077c15557342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic.png\" alt=\"Cholesterol Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-77959\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic-72x300.png 72w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic-246x1024.png 246w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic-768x3200.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/cholesterol-infographic-730x3042.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/cholesterol-infographic-40058068-1100-422a-961b-077c15557342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Show or draw pictures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative images brings language to life and gets people&#8217;s attention, especially those who are <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visual learners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education is more impactful with pictures or drawings that support the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographic below makes use of an image of human anatomy to help educate people on what happens to a body exposed to drug use. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-impact-of-drugs-on-the-brain-and-body-a-visual-guide-to-understanding-drug-use-and-addiction-3d92a5b4-697a-470a-8008-8f226f258eaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-impact-of-drugs-on-the-brain.webp\" alt=\"The Impact Of Drugs On The Brain And Body: A Visual Guide To Understanding Drug Use And Addiction\" class=\"wp-image-77960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-impact-of-drugs-on-the-brain.webp 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/the-impact-of-drugs-on-the-brain-300x232.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-impact-of-drugs-on-the-brain-and-body-a-visual-guide-to-understanding-drug-use-and-addiction-3d92a5b4-697a-470a-8008-8f226f258eaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/patient-teaching\/\">How to Identify Patient Learning Styles: Teaching Patients More Effectively with Infographics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use storytelling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, numbers can look too complex to patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But using infographics or visual content is a great way <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tell a story with data<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Storytelling draws&nbsp;on emotions, which is one of the biggest motivators to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, visual storytelling can help you accommodate for cultural differences, and promote tolerance, empathy, and sensitivity in patient education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographic below shows how teenage pregnancy can negatively impact the mother in terms of education and employment.  The use of a bar chart really helps drive the point home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-impact-of-teen-pregnancy-on-education-and-employment-d51c3242-e9d5-41c4-8f77-723167b7fef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.venngage.com\/template\/thumbnail\/small\/d51c3242-e9d5-41c4-8f77-723167b7fef3.webp\" alt=\"\nThe Impact of Teen Pregnancy on Education and Employment\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/the-impact-of-teen-pregnancy-on-education-and-employment-d51c3242-e9d5-41c4-8f77-723167b7fef3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Use robust patient education materials<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone loves options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One effective strategy in patient education is to provide multiple materials so that your patient can pick and choose based on their learning styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/patient-teaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patient&nbsp;teaching<\/a>&nbsp;materials can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Written materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphics (including infographics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posters or charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audiotapes\/Podcasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videotapes or DVDs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PowerPoint presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstration using models or props<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education portals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional lectures or group classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to infographics, you can also other mediums for patient education like this poster:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/white-and-pastel-purple-tips-to-manage-mental-health-poster-05379807-a5d8-400a-b49d-1f59b82ffcde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster-791x1024.png\" alt=\"White and Pastel Purple Tips to Manage Mental Health Poster\" class=\"wp-image-77961\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mental-health-poster.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/white-and-pastel-purple-tips-to-manage-mental-health-poster-05379807-a5d8-400a-b49d-1f59b82ffcde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS POSTER <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Integrate modern methods of patient education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education has evolved over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern methods of patient education include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technology resources:<\/strong> Patients can use their smartphones to find medical information on the web.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social media<\/strong>:&nbsp;Tech-savvy patients can&nbsp;consume&nbsp;health information from Social Media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile health apps: <\/strong>These can<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>work in conjunction&nbsp;with specialists to integrate support for the management of chronic diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telehealth services<\/strong>: Clinicians can now educate patients via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinked.com\/blog\/patient-portal-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telehealth portals<\/a> that include videos and messaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions<\/strong>: Using AI, physicians can analyze patient data to personalize patient education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use&nbsp;visuals that point to other technology resources to help patients&nbsp;increase their knowledge by using smartphones or apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographic&nbsp;template below can teach your patients how to download a virtual healthcare app, which can help  accelerate patient education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\/office-healthcare-email-newsletter-dd622dcf-22a9-4a36-a40b-71700244b62c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Email-Infographic-Office-Healthcare-Email-Newsletter-Template.png\" alt=\"\nOffice Healthcare Email Newsletter Template\" class=\"wp-image-45165\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\/office-healthcare-email-newsletter-dd622dcf-22a9-4a36-a40b-71700244b62c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS NEWSLETTER<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Use the teach-back method<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients often forget information after they are discharged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And even when&nbsp;they recall some details, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6590951\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">almost half<\/a> of the recalled information is inaccurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So after you&#8217;ve used plain language to explain concepts to your patients, you should  ask them to explain the details back to you in their own words. This technique is called the teach-back method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6590951\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Studies<\/a> show that the teach-back method is an effective patient education strategy which leads&nbsp;to improved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zonkafeedback.com\/blog\/patient-satisfaction-surveys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patient satisfaction<\/a> with medication education, discharge information, and health management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, after giving hand-washing instructions,&nbsp;you can ask patients to explain how&nbsp;they should wash their hands (and maybe even ask them what songs they&#8217;d like to use). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also&nbsp;send them the infographic below as a nice reminder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/hand-washing-songs-instagram-carousel-post-slides-646e216d-5ac5-4dd3-a5ef-b5bfe4715a30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Hand-Washing-Songs.png\" alt=\"\nHand Washing Songs Instagram Carousel Post Slides\" class=\"wp-image-46899\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/social-media\/hand-washing-songs-instagram-carousel-post-slides-646e216d-5ac5-4dd3-a5ef-b5bfe4715a30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS SOCIAL MEDIA HEADER<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Spend more time with patients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As challenging as health scheduling may be, healthcare providers need to increase the time spent with patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way clinicians are addressing this challenge is through AI in healthcare, where administrative tasks such as documentation and summarization are increasingly automated, allowing more time for direct patient interaction without compromising accuracy or compliance..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One study implemented a one-hour personalized session with a discharge nurse. The extra time spent with the patient&nbsp;results in the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved clinical outcomes:<\/strong> reduced re-hospitalization or death by 35%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased heart failure self-care practices:<\/strong> regular weight measurements, strict sodium restriction, and cessation of cigarette smoking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced medical costs:<\/strong> reduction in re-hospitalization rates led to decreased medical costs (by $2,823) over the 180-day follow-up period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barriers\"><strong>10 barriers to patient education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing detailed information about health is great, but&nbsp;clinicians and patients face several possible barriers that hinder educational efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are the top 10 barriers to patient education? Let&#8217;s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/barriers-to-patient-education-list-infographic-57b8743a-578b-4e73-ae57-3a072db66deb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Top-Barriers-to-Patient-Education.png\" alt=\"Barriers to Patient Education List Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-47859\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/barriers-to-patient-education-list-infographic-57b8743a-578b-4e73-ae57-3a072db66deb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Fear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your patient may need to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000455.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">overcome fear<\/a>&nbsp;before being open to receiving patient education handouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/the-science-of-fear-ainissa-ramirez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Scientifically<\/a>, fear increases the human heart rate and produces a surge of stress hormones, which can hinder learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Receptive to teaching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients&nbsp;embrace learning, but others need nudging and encouragement from their clinicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Health status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust your patient education plan based on medical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials about the early stage of a disease may not be beneficial if the patient&#8217;s disease has progressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Lack of time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to strict scheduling, physicians often do not have enough time&nbsp;to explain medical terminology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results of a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22072019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">focus group study<\/a>&nbsp;showed that there is a big difference between learning for two hours and only having two or three\u2009minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0738399120301403?via%3Dihub#bib0130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Krzywkowski-Mohn<\/a>, patients feel \u201crushed and unable to voice all questions and concerns\u201d when they have a short time with their doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Complex issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education can be challenging because sometimes healthcare providers need to tackle multiple issues at once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, to tackle obesity, you may need to discuss nutrition, exercise, peer influence, and stress from your patient&#8217;s circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rising healthcare costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In trying to save costs, patients tend to&nbsp;spend less time&nbsp;in the hospital before procedures such as surgery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, nurses and physicians have less time to&nbsp;teach patients about such procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Invisible results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients may not be interested in making changes to their health when there are no visible &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/applications.emro.who.int\/dsaf\/EMRPUB_2012_EN_1362.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">dramatic results<\/a>.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, effective patient education may result in a heart attack that doesn&#8217;t occur or lung cancer that doesn&#8217;t form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Licensing for telehealth services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be challenging for healthcare providers to get the licensing for telehealth services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Capacity to handle information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000455.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">different limits<\/a>&nbsp;when it comes to handling sensitive information. Providing patients only the amount of information they can handle at a time is an important aspect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Lack of knowledge and skill level of health providers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinicians, nurses, and health educators need to keep updating their training on patient education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Now that you know these barriers, what would be the right way to address them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/patient-education-materials\/\">patient education materials<\/a> with Venngage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infographics featuring pictures, drawings, and charts can make learning faster and address barriers such as insufficient&nbsp;time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The simpler and&nbsp;catchier&nbsp;your visuals are, the easier patients can follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, by showing empathy in  patient education visuals, you can&nbsp;alleviate the feeling of fear or concern that patients&nbsp;struggle with when they come into the doctor&#8217;s office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This infographic highlights how common strokes are, but it also emphasizes that they can be prevented:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stroke-patient-education-infographic-297eb8b1-70e6-4435-b846-b9b57b74ec29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Vaccine-Education-Message-Example.png\" alt=\"Stroke Patient Education Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-46812\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/stroke-patient-education-infographic-297eb8b1-70e6-4435-b846-b9b57b74ec29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"patient\"><strong>What are the 5 main types of patients?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding patient&#8217;s needs can help you create the best <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/patient-education-materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patient education materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an overview infographic of the&nbsp;5 types of patients:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/main-types-of-patients-list-infographic-09858e34-49a2-4684-93cb-1756a0c9f740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Types-of-Patients.png\" alt=\"Main Types of Patients List Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-47861\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/main-types-of-patients-list-infographic-09858e34-49a2-4684-93cb-1756a0c9f740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Passive-dependent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who are trusting individuals are passive-dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They depend on a authoritative figure like healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses to make their health decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive-dependent patients can benefit from infographics featuring simple language and key takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Open-minded exploring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who are open-minded exploring tend to look at health care as a collaboration between patients and doctors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These patients seek a personal connection with a healthcare professional. They are usually open to exploring options for their health conditions, including alternative medicine and treatment plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, emotional support is important for this type of patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Independent-skeptical<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who always question doctors are independent-skeptical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don&#8217;t accept every&nbsp;recommendation and tend to seek second or even third opinions and chase after rational statements that are consistent with their knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Intellectual-researcher<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who always perform their literature search belong to this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They desire scientific explanations for every piece of information. They check their doctors&#8217; comments against scientific studies and often prefer doctors who work in prestigious healthcare institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Expedient-flexible<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who are expedient-flexible tend to choose family physicians based on current availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don&#8217;t care much about educational resources or prestige. They are usually cost-conscious, which makes them flexible in their choice of physicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nurse\"><strong>What is a nurse&#8217;s role in patient education?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses make up the bulk of healthcare professionsals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes291141.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">4.1 million nurses<\/a> are registered RNs in the US. Therefore, nurses are critical to&nbsp;patient education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly,&nbsp;nurses have the <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19639850\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">highest rate of no prior health literacy knowledge<\/a> of all medical professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthcare institutions&nbsp;need to provide nurses with&nbsp;the necessary tools to assess patient health literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve their role in patient education, nurses need to learn the following health literacy concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultural competence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecald.com\/assets\/Resources\/Assets\/Cultural-Competence-in-Health-Care.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cultural competence<\/a> respects and considers a person&#8217;s cultural background, cultural beliefs, and values, and incorporates this knowledge into their health care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minorities often have language barriers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses can use resources for patients who do not speak the same languages as they do, for example, interpreter services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tools to assess patients&#8217; health literacy levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of assessment tools include the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthliteracy.bu.edu\/s-tofhla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Test for Functional Health Literacy<\/a> (TOFHLA) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/health-literacy\/research\/tools\/index.html#rapid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine<\/a> (REALM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skills to handle patients with low health literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurses need to be aware that there are <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/neponline\/Abstract\/2016\/03000\/Health_Literacy_Concepts_in_Nursing_Education.15.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">vulnerable populations<\/a> with low health literacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has developed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/health-literacy\/improve\/precautions\/toolkit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">toolkit<\/a> to help healthcare providers&nbsp;eliminate health literacy barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/health-literacy-barriers-infographic-77616006-854a-4796-aaf1-5d195c82f1bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Health-Literacy-Toolkit.png\" alt=\"Health Literacy Barriers Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-47860\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/health-literacy-barriers-infographic-77616006-854a-4796-aaf1-5d195c82f1bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/health-literacy\/improve\/precautions\/tool11.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recommendations<\/a> in the AHRQ toolkit to reduce health literacy barriers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Train one staff member to evaluate the quality of materials you give to patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether patient materials are easy to read and understand.&nbsp;You can use one of the assessments created by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/ncepcr\/tools\/self-mgmt\/pemat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AHRQ<\/a>, the Centers for Diseases and Control (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthcommunication\/ClearCommunicationIndex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CDC<\/a>), or the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask patients to evaluate your forms and other written materials. They may provide helpful insights for making these materials better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch out for numbers. Only include numbers that help make informed decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of patient education topics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some common examples of patient education topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding side effects of self-medication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing stress and mental health strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to monitor blood pressure at home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to control diabetes through diet and exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding cholesterol levels and heart health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"concepts\"><strong>What are the main patient education concepts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main patient education concept is to provide a framework for clinicians to teach patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start teaching, get familiar with these patient education theoretical concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Health literacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.emro.who.int\/dsaf\/EMRPUB_2012_EN_1362.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">WHO<\/a>, health literacy &#8220;represents the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2011, about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23513359\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">80 million Americans<\/a>&nbsp;had low health literacy. This is nearly half of all US adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, not all physicians feel that health literacy is a major concern, and this needs to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23513359\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">77% of physicians<\/a> felt that health literacy was only a moderate obstacle. But that&#8217;s not true. Health literacy can be a great obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shockingly,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthypeople.gov\/2020\/topics-objectives\/topic\/social-determinants-health\/interventions-resources\/health-literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">patients may have a high overall literacy<\/a> but still have a low health literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with low health literacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have poorer overall health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not adhere to medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use more health and emergency services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait longer before seeking medical help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cpr\/infographics\/healthliteracy.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-Health-Literacy.jpeg\" alt=\"Patient Education\" class=\"wp-image-46911\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cpr\/infographics\/healthliteracy.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People with low health literacy &#8220;struggle with even the most basic tasks\u2014for example, using a search function, navigating from a drop-down menu, and scanning a webpage for relevant information,&#8221; according to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthliteracyonline\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Health.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthypeople.gov\/2020\/topics-objectives\/topic\/social-determinants-health\/interventions-resources\/health-literacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Factors<\/a> that affect health literacy include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Poverty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Race\/ethnicity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The health belief model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients&#8217; beliefs, whether religious, cultural, ethnic, or any other kind of belief, can shape how&nbsp;they understand and process health information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sphweb.bumc.bu.edu\/otlt\/mph-modules\/sb\/behavioralchangetheories\/behavioralchangetheories2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">health belief model<\/a> states that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;A person&#8217;s belief in a personal threat of an illness or disease together with a person&#8217;s belief in the effectiveness of the recommended health behavior or action will predict the likelihood the person will adopt the behavior.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en-us\/professional-resources\/practice-transformation\/managing-patients\/Pages\/Chapter-2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">different beliefs<\/a> regarding childbirth, death, the role of women, and the role of family. To be more effective, you need to respectfully&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/health-literacy\/improve\/precautions\/tool10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ask patients about their beliefs<\/a> before devising a patient education strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a patient education infographic like&nbsp;the Contraceptive Methods Comparison template below shows that you understand your patients may have different beliefs about the &#8220;best&#8221; method of contraception. This comparison infographic is a great way to get your patients talking and asking questions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/contraceptive-methods-comparison-infographic-fcb38e70-a048-4ae7-8680-1f2c1f2e1287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Healthcare-Data-Visualization-Contraceptive-Methods-Comparison-Infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Patient Education\" class=\"wp-image-45973\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/contraceptive-methods-comparison-infographic-fcb38e70-a048-4ae7-8680-1f2c1f2e1287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. The rational model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also called the Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices (KAP) model. The <a href=\"https:\/\/applications.emro.who.int\/dsaf\/EMRPUB_2012_EN_1362.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rational model<\/a>&nbsp;suggests that increasing a patient&#8217;s knowledge will motivate them to make a behavioral change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, knowledge alone is not sufficient. Make sure you supplement the rational model&nbsp;with other concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. The extended parallel processing model (EPPM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcommcapacity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Extended-Parallel-Processing-Model.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">EPPM<\/a> model is also called &#8220;threat management or fear management.&#8221;&nbsp;A person&#8217;s rational and emotional beliefs can combine to determine how they will respond to patient education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If patients feel threatened, they will respond positively. If they don&#8217;t feel threatened, they may not adhere to medications or comply with the doctor&#8217;s orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7643556\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fear appealing campaigns<\/a> work in health education. This is because people take preventive steps when they are afraid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted clinicians and public health professionals to create several threat or fear management campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Communication theory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide effective patient education, you have to consider your targeted patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communication theory is based on the premise that multilevel strategies are necessary depending on the person you are communicating with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients have different levels of health literacy, so you should tailor your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanty.com\/blog\/patient-communication-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">message to your specific patient<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infographic below, Telemedicine in Your Community, is targeting patients who do not have any experience with telemedicine. 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However, a high level of certainty&nbsp;makes patients more confident about what signs to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the infographic below is helpful for quickly determining whether symptoms are COVID-19-related or from a common cold, flu, or allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/covid-19-symptoms-comparison-table-5800c9fa-059b-4ebf-8dfd-e1d104a30771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-Education-COVID-19-Symptoms-Comparison-Table.png\" alt=\"Patient Education\" class=\"wp-image-46904\" width=\"700\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/covid-19-symptoms-comparison-table-5800c9fa-059b-4ebf-8dfd-e1d104a30771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. 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Patient education increases knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patient education&nbsp;increases patients&#8217; understanding of medical conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Armed with the right knowledge, patients can improve their attitudes toward preventive health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge also helps patients&nbsp;use the correct methods and procedures at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example of patient education that increases knowledge is this infographic that&nbsp;educated patients on how to prevent catching and spreading the coronavirus during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/iconic-coronavirus-process-infographic-aa41ce1f-f3da-49a5-a01b-5cef787cdcc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Patient-education-materials-coronavirus-process-infographic-template.png\" alt=\"Iconic Coronavirus Process Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-46908\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/iconic-coronavirus-process-infographic-aa41ce1f-f3da-49a5-a01b-5cef787cdcc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br><button class=\"btn-cta\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-boxshadow=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgimage=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\"><b>CUSTOMIZE THIS INFOGRAPHIC <\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Patient education increases satisfaction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Easy access to digital health resources (e-health) <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs12016-020-08782-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">increases patient satisfaction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using patient education tools, clinicians can also help patients&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/patientengagementhit.com\/news\/why-patient-education-is-vital-for-engagement-better-outcomes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">navigate the healthcare system and maintain their data.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients who are in control of their health and completely engaged in the decision-making process have a higher level of satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Patient education reduces hospital readmission rates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>About&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.journalofhospitalmedicine.com\/jhospmed\/article\/127281\/barriers-mobility-during-hospitalization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">one in five patients<\/a>&nbsp;discharged from hospitals have complications within 30 days resulting in visits to the emergency room (ER) or readmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons for re-hospitalization is&nbsp;low health literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physicians and nurses should assess patients for health literacy and create patient education materials that are at various levels of literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>What is the first step in patient education?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in patient education is to understand the health literacy level of your patient. 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