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Patient education and communication in non‐inpatient intravenous therapy – a review
Author(s) -
Davies J. M.,
Newland A. C.,
Finch R. G.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
european journal of haematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1600-0609
pISSN - 0902-4441
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0609.1997.tb01705.x
Subject(s) - medicine , health professionals , selection (genetic algorithm) , health care , nursing , medical education , intensive care medicine , political science , computer science , artificial intelligence , law
This paper reviews patient education and communication elements of non‐inpatient intravenous therapy schemes in the United States and the United Kingdom. Common characteristics of these services include: definition of the components of the scheme at all levels; patient selection; patient education; and good communications. A metaplan carried out among UK healthcare professionals highlighted education and communication issues as important factors for ensuring successful therapy. Communication issues are difficult to define or modify. Specific experience from the United States and the United Kingdom is presented and the common elements in these programmes are emphasized. Results of the assessment of patient education are presented. This collective experience may prove useful for other centres setting up similar therapy schemes.