Using technology to develop and distribute patient education storyboards across a health system.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the successful implementation of a centrally designed and managed patient education storyboard project using Microsoft PowerPoint in a large multihospital system and physician-based practice settings.


METHODS
Journal articles, project evaluation, and clinical and educational experience.


RESULTS
The use of posters, bulletin boards, and storyboards as educational strategies has been reported widely. Two multidisciplinary committees applied new technology to develop storyboards for patient, family, and general public education.


CONCLUSIONS
Technology can be used to coordinate centralized development of patient education posters, improving accuracy and content of patient education across a healthcare system while streamlining the development and review process and avoiding duplication of work effort.


CONCLUSIONS
Storyboards are excellent sources of unit-based current, consistent patient education; reduce duplication of efforts; enhance nursing computer competencies; market nursing expertise; and promote nurse educators.
Kisak
Anne Z
AZ
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. kisaka@upmc.edu
Conrad
Kathryn J
KJ
D001364:Awareness; D002173:Cancer Care Facilities; D018672:Community Health Planning; D003626:Data Display; D034742:Electronic Mail; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D009096:Multi-Institutional Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010824:Physicians' Offices; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012984:Software; D013664:Teaching Materials