Implementing a Standardized, Evidence-Based Education Program Using the Patient's Electronic File for Lung Transplant Recipients

Patient education is crucial to guarantee that transplant recipients are capable of adequate self-management. Until recently, our education program to prepare lung transplant patients for discharge lacked a systematic approach, meaning that it was unclear whether all key information had been provided and whether the patient understood the information. A lack of coordination among the multidisciplinary team members also was apparent.