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Question
Learning theories are the main guide for educational systems planning in the clinical education for clients. The nurses by knowing the general principles of these theories can use their knowledge more effectively according tovarious learning situations.
1. How can the nurse increase the effectiveness in her teaching her clients?
2. Which learning theory are most congruent with with your view for teaching clients?
Case study:
Suppose that the nursing unit supervisor, Mr. L, has asked you to set up an education class at a clinic of the hospital for patients who were recently diagnosed with diabetes. Time is of the essence, and you have three 1-hour sessions planned to cover the basic information that patients need to learn for proper management of their diabetes. Mr. Locent mentioned to you that several of the patients who will be in the class are concerned about their ability to successfully manage their disease. Mrs M, one of the patients, toldhim, "I am terrified. Learning to live with this disease is overwhelming to me. I can't imagine I will ever be able to have a normal life again. I worry that my relationships with my family and friends will suffer."
1. Describe how you will structure the educational sessions using two of the psychologicallearning theories. Explain why you chose each theory.
2. Judge which learning theory can best assist you in addressing the issues the Patients raise about their ability tosuccessfully manage their disease and to cope with their feelings of being overwhelmed. Why did you choosethis theory?
3. What can you do to ensure that learning will become relatively permanent?