title: Who should be teaching patients to self-cannulate?
abstract: When teaching self-cannulation, a number of variables come into play, beyond whether patients have the dexterity or visual acuity to perform the task. To solidify learning, such as self-cannulation, it is imperative for nurses to know how to teach adult learners, identify each patient's learning style, and possess cannulation expertise. Cannulation is an invasive procedure, and it is a very personal and emotional learning experience that requires a knowledgeable, experienced educator.
authors.affiliation: Fresenius Medical Care, USA. lynda31699@msn.com
authors.forename: Lynda K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Ball
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic