title: Strategies for effective patient education material design.
abstract: In the current health care system, written patient education tools are important. Well-written and easy-to-understand materials are essential to assist the patient in recovery and increasing compliance. The purpose of patient education is to provide the patient with the knowledge needed for self-care. This article discusses strategies to design effective written patient education material.
authors.affiliation: Adult Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Hussey
mesh_terms: D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon / Q000451:nursing; D001154:Art; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010174:Pamphlets; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011327:Printing; D011932:Reading; D013664:Teaching Materials / Q000592:standards; D014956:Writing