Patient education in health and illness.

Previous ed.: published as Patient education by Sally H. Rankin and Karen Duffy Stallings. 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles of Contemporary Patient Education -- Patient Education in Clinical Practice -- Health Promotion: Models and Applications to Patient Education -- Integration of Cultural Systems and Beliefs -- Educational Theories for Teaching and Motivating Patients -- Staff Development in Patient Education -- Community Health Promotion: Assessment and Intervention -- Application of the Principles in Nursing Practice -- Assessment for Patient Education -- Planning: Shared Goals for Patient Education -- Educational Interventions for Patients and Families -- Patient Education Resources on the Internet -- Evaluating Patient Education Outcomes -- Case Management and Patient Education Programs -- Community-Based Patient Education Programs.

This practical text/reference provides theory-based approaches to teaching patients of all ages and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. Thorough revision includes a stronger clinical application focus and strong practice examples.