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[Patient education in practice-a workshop in a small group].
S Mattussek1, P Berg, A Bönisch
1Regionales Kooperatives Rheumazentrum Hannover e. V., Karl-Wiechert-Allee 3, 30625 Hannover, Germany. Mattussek.Sigrid@mh-hannover.de
Zeitschrift Fur Rheumatologie
|December 3, 2003
Summary
Collaborative arthritis centers in Germany can implement patient education courses by adapting the successful Lower Saxony model. Key steps include trainer and participant recruitment, funding, and defining responsibilities for sustainable programs.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Health Services Research
- Medical Education
Context:
- Workshop focused on implementing patient education courses in German outpatient settings.
- Collaborative arthritis centers across Germany participated.
- The Lower Saxony patient education model was presented as a case study.
Purpose:
- To develop concrete plans and steps for establishing patient education courses in outpatient settings.
- To share best practices and address challenges in implementing patient education programs.
- To facilitate the adoption of a successful patient education model by arthritis centers nationwide.
Summary:
- The workshop highlighted the Lower Saxony model, a collaboration between the Arthritis Center of Hannover and the League against Rheumatism, as a successful example.
- Discussions covered essential elements for course implementation: trainer and participant recruitment, venue selection, fundraising, and role definition.
- Participants identified the Lower Saxony model as transferable and recommended its adoption by all German collaborative arthritis centers.
Impact:
- Provides a roadmap for establishing sustainable patient education programs in rheumatology outpatient care.
- Encourages collaboration between arthritis centers and healthcare organizations for improved patient outcomes.
- Aims to enhance patient self-management and quality of life for individuals with arthritis through structured education.