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Evaluating written patient education materials.

M Frank-Stromborg¹, R Cohen

¹School of Nursing, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115.

Seminars in Oncology Nursing

|May 1, 1991

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Patient education material evaluation is crucial but often overlooked. Comprehensive evaluation determines program impact and success, requiring knowledge of different methods.

Area of Science:

Health Education
Program Evaluation
Medical Communication

Background:

Patient education is vital for health outcomes.
Material development often omits the evaluation phase.
Effective patient education requires assessing material impact.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of evaluation in patient education.
To emphasize the need for comprehensive program assessment.
To underscore the necessity of understanding evaluation methods.

Main Methods:

The abstract does not specify methods.
Focuses on the conceptual importance of evaluation.
Discusses the role of evaluation in the patient education process.

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Main Results:

Evaluation is the most omitted step in patient education.
Evaluation is essential for determining program/material success.
Awareness of evaluation types and components is vital.

Conclusions:

Patient education material development must include evaluation.
Comprehensive evaluation ensures program effectiveness.
Knowledge of evaluation is key for successful health communication.