mr.parag vora
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This presentation is by Mr.Parag Vora at the Putting Patients First Conference on 20th Oct,10. Topic "Producing patient educational material in India". HELP is the world's largest the worlds largest free patient education library - www.healthlibrary.comTRANSCRIPT
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…”
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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
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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
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• 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
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Ideal ChannelsIdeal Channels
• Physicians’ clinics
• Hospitals’ waiting areas
• Consulting rooms
• Healthcare centers
• Public hospitals
• Public information Kiosks
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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