Patient teaching is a dynamic interaction between the nurse (teacher) and the patient (learner). Both the teacher and the learner communicate information, emotions, perceptions, and attitudes to the other. The goal of patient teaching is the patient's active participation in health care and his compliance with instructions.
It is very important for health professionals to recognize that the people or group's background, beliefs, and knowledge may differ significantly from their own and seek to understand and show respect for these difference to have an effective communication and establish a form of trust.
Health providers should assess the patient’s language and communication patterns; healing beliefs and practices; cultural restrictions
It is very important for health professionals to recognize that the people or group's background, beliefs, and knowledge may differ significantly from their own and seek to understand and show respect for these difference to have an effective communication and establish a form of trust.
Health providers should assess the patient’s language and communication patterns; healing beliefs and practices; cultural restrictions