title: The benefits of patient education.
abstract: In this article, the role of the nurse in patient education is described, as well as the benefits of patient education, such as improved quality of care, improved patient satisfaction, increased compliance, improved staff satisfaction, and effective use of resources. Strategies for effective patient teaching also are presented.
authors.affiliation: St. Paul Endoscopy Center, MN 55102, USA.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Abbott
mesh_terms: D004522:Educational Status; D005762:Gastroenterology; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013664:Teaching Materials / Q000592:standards