Disability affects many Americans. There are many types of disability: visually impaired, hearing impaired, mental and physical disability due to various reasons including many diseases, chronic illness, acquired from trauma or from birth. Nurses play a vital role in teaching these people to be independent in self-care and finding resources when required.
Part I Disability
Two points learned in each of the videos Approximately 10% Americans are hearing impaired. They required special education due to either their conductive loss, neurosensory loss or mixed loss. We need to make sure to speak slowly, clear with simple words, with raising voice little bit, sitting closely in front of them when giving instruction that makes easier for them to …show more content…
Describe how you have changed by taking NU 518. This class has changed my whole perspective of education to the patients. The way of giving education is different and I think that is very important. Choosing right material according to the person is very important and delivery of material also makes difference in learning.
2. List 10 ideas learned in class this semester that will help you in practice. Assessment of learner is required before any teaching plan is made. Readiness to learn and learning style of learner is very important to enhance their learning process. Every developmental stage requires different methods and our selection should be appropriate to suit their need. Family plays a large role in patient’s education so they need to be involved in patient education. To increase compliance of a learner they need to be motivated and their behavior towards learning need accordingly. Literacy is very important part during selection of education material. Low literacy materials can improve retention of a material. Culture aspects should be considered while providing education to any patient. Education should be given according to their learning abilities and appropriate selection of materials required for hearing, vision and learning disability populations. Choosing right instructional method increase effectiveness and increase retention and compliance. Technology should be used appropriately during health education to explain detailed information
Part I Disability
Two points learned in each of the videos Approximately 10% Americans are hearing impaired. They required special education due to either their conductive loss, neurosensory loss or mixed loss. We need to make sure to speak slowly, clear with simple words, with raising voice little bit, sitting closely in front of them when giving instruction that makes easier for them to …show more content…
Describe how you have changed by taking NU 518. This class has changed my whole perspective of education to the patients. The way of giving education is different and I think that is very important. Choosing right material according to the person is very important and delivery of material also makes difference in learning.
2. List 10 ideas learned in class this semester that will help you in practice. Assessment of learner is required before any teaching plan is made. Readiness to learn and learning style of learner is very important to enhance their learning process. Every developmental stage requires different methods and our selection should be appropriate to suit their need. Family plays a large role in patient’s education so they need to be involved in patient education. To increase compliance of a learner they need to be motivated and their behavior towards learning need accordingly. Literacy is very important part during selection of education material. Low literacy materials can improve retention of a material. Culture aspects should be considered while providing education to any patient. Education should be given according to their learning abilities and appropriate selection of materials required for hearing, vision and learning disability populations. Choosing right instructional method increase effectiveness and increase retention and compliance. Technology should be used appropriately during health education to explain detailed information