Your patient education project is a great opportunity for you to practice taking
information you learn in class and in your textbook and translate it for your
patients in a way that can be easily understood. By completing this project you
will also learn how to present information in way that is appropriate for the
patient population you are targeting.
Read your Health Assessment syllabus
for the details of the assignment. Your topic must be on a disease process or
health promotion topic in one of the following systems: Breast & Female
Genitalia or Prostate, Rectum & Male Genitalia.
Remember that you
CANNOT use websites as a source. Your references must include your textbook
and a minimum of three scholarly journal
articles. Liberty University has an excellent Library site that provides
students with access to numerous healthcare databases tailored to meet the
needs of nursing students. (See previous posts for tips on using the Liberty
Library databases).
Choose a topic that interests you. Also, verify that your
instructor approves your topic before you start researching and writing.
Be creative with your presentation. You can present your
information in a pamphlet, cardboard trifold, scrapbook, booklet, poster, or
other creative design. Make your project colorful. If possible, include
pictures that will bring your information to life. (The cardboard trifold pictured above was purchased last year at Walmart).
Make sure to write your project at an age-appropriate
reading level for your patient population. Don’t use medical jargon that will
overwhelm or confuse your patient. If you need to use words that are not
commonly understood by non-medical professionals, be sure to define them.
Make sure your work is neat and that you use proper American Psychological Association (APA) citation. There are several
APA manuals in Liberty’s Library. Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is also
helpful site you can use as a quick reference.
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