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How to choose and develop written educational materials.

Linda L Pierce¹

¹University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA. l.pierce@utoledo.edu

Rehabilitation Nursing : the Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses

|May 11, 2010

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Patient education is vital for rehabilitation success. Healthcare professionals should select or create clear, credible, and accessible educational materials to support patient recovery and adaptation.

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences
Rehabilitation Medicine
Patient Education

Background:

Education is integral to comprehensive rehabilitation.
It promotes healthy behaviors and adaptation to health conditions.
Effective patient education materials are crucial for recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To guide healthcare professionals in selecting or developing patient educational materials.
To emphasize the importance of credibility, readability, and availability.
To provide strategies for creating effective patient education resources.

Main Methods:

Review of principles for choosing and developing educational materials.
Focus on factors influencing material selection: credibility, readability, availability.
Guidelines for adapting existing or creating new materials.

Main Results:

Material selection depends on credibility, readability, and availability.
Adaptation or creation of materials is necessary when suitable options are lacking.
Key strategies for development include clear purpose, patient focus, accuracy, and clear writing style.

Conclusions:

Nurses and healthcare professionals can improve patient outcomes through effective educational material selection and development.
Readable and accurate materials enhance patient understanding and adherence.
Strategic development of educational resources is essential for successful rehabilitation.