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In brief: patient education resource file
1Health Sciences Audiovisual Education, Faculty of Medicine Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G2G3.
Medical Teacher
|February 1, 2014
Summary
Poor patient education resources hinder healthcare. The University of Alberta Health Sciences Centre established a patient education resource file to address this gap, improving patient information access.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Medical Education
- Information Management
Background:
- Patient education is crucial for healthcare outcomes.
- Limited availability of patient education resources is a common barrier.
- Effective patient information delivery is essential for informed decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the deficit in patient education resources.
- To establish a centralized patient education resource file.
- To improve the availability and accessibility of patient information.
Main Methods:
- Development of a patient education resource file.
- Implementation at the University of Alberta Health Sciences Centre.
- Systematic organization and cataloging of educational materials.
Main Results:
- Creation of a comprehensive patient education resource file.
- Improved accessibility of patient education materials for healthcare providers.
- Potential for enhanced patient understanding and engagement.
Conclusions:
- A dedicated resource file can effectively address the lack of patient education materials.
- Centralized resources support better healthcare delivery.
- This initiative provides a model for other institutions.
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