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Expert patients: the Service User Mentorship Programme.
1Expert Patients Programme Community Interest Company.gill.stokes@eppcic.co.uk
British Journal of Community Nursing
|June 7, 2011
Summary
Service User Mentors enhance health and social care education by providing students with insights into living with chronic conditions. This improves self-management skills, ultimately benefiting individuals with long-term conditions.
Area of Science:
- Health and Social Care Education
- Patient Advocacy
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- The Expert Patients Programme partners with health authorities and universities to enhance care for long-term conditions.
- Educational programs are crucial for improving health and social care outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the impact of Service User Mentors on health and social care students.
- To explore how patient insights improve self-management education and practice.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration between the Expert Patients Programme, South Central Strategic Health Authority, and universities.
- Integration of Service User Mentors into the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Long Term Conditions Pathway.
Main Results:
- Students gain deeper understanding of living with chronic conditions.
- Improved student comprehension and practice of effective self-management strategies.
Conclusions:
- Service User Mentors enhance the educational experience for health and social care students.
- This approach can lead to improved health and social care outcomes for individuals with long-term conditions.
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