abstract: This paper summarises some of the findings of a major research project, funded by the English National Board, on the nurse's role in rehabilitation. An extensive literature review using a wide range of databases was conducted in order to elucidate the nurse's role in patient education. This approach was supplemented by curriculum analysis based on course documentation drawn from a range of pre-registration diploma and degree courses, together with a range of post-registration courses. The conclusion drawn is that while the literature argues for the central importance of patient education in the rehabilitation process, curriculum analysis suggests that nurses are not adequately prepared for this aspect of their role. 98 references.
authors.affiliation: Homerton College, Cambridge School of Health Studies.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Adams