In the Home Health setting in which I work there is currently minimal technology in use. The addition of smart phones or tablets that would allow video education as an adjunct to the current teaching methods which consist of verbal edification and written handouts, would provide supplementary teaching methods for the adult learner. Furthermore, adult patients with limited literacy will benefit from the ability to visualize information (Green, Gonzaga, Cohen, & Spagnoletti, 2014).
Patients who receive the diagnosis of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) are often frightened and confused. Therefore, it is imperative to provide effective patient education regarding this affliction. The contents of an effective patient education episode for someone newly diagnosed with MRSA should contain the following components:
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Wound Care
Generally patients are diagnosed with MRSA after they have an infection that does not respond to traditional antibiotic therapy and is therefore cultured. Consequently, it is important to educate the patient on proper wound care regardless of whether they have received a diagnosis of MRSA. Proper handwashing technique, in addition to appropriate disposal of soiled dressing materials will assist in the prevention of transmission of MRSA. Moreover, appropriate wound care will assure wound healing is expedited.
Emotional support
The diagnosis of MRSA can be confusing and frightening. Providing patients with resources that can assist them with the emotional support post diagnosis is essential. In addition, patients who are educated and have a support system have better outcomes (Rohde & Ross-Gordon, 2012).
Tool for MRSA
Patients who receive the diagnosis of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) are often frightened and confused. Therefore, it is imperative to provide effective patient education regarding this affliction. The contents of an effective patient education episode for someone newly diagnosed with MRSA should contain the following components:
Information regarding the difference between regular staph …show more content…
Wound Care
Generally patients are diagnosed with MRSA after they have an infection that does not respond to traditional antibiotic therapy and is therefore cultured. Consequently, it is important to educate the patient on proper wound care regardless of whether they have received a diagnosis of MRSA. Proper handwashing technique, in addition to appropriate disposal of soiled dressing materials will assist in the prevention of transmission of MRSA. Moreover, appropriate wound care will assure wound healing is expedited.
Emotional support
The diagnosis of MRSA can be confusing and frightening. Providing patients with resources that can assist them with the emotional support post diagnosis is essential. In addition, patients who are educated and have a support system have better outcomes (Rohde & Ross-Gordon, 2012).
Tool for MRSA