title: Principles of adult health education.
abstract: Patient education is increasingly emphasized by professional and accrediting organizations as a means for maximizing wellness and reducing healthcare costs. In this article, the author presents an overview of issues pertaining to health teaching for adults to improve nurses' effectiveness as health educators. The complex interrelationship of concepts central to a comprehensive, systematic approach to patient and family education is discussed within a patient-centered psychosocial framework.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Cravener
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011588:Psychology, Educational; D013663:Teaching