HLT 306Homework

ve examples of psychosocial factors that affect the health care professional and the effect those factors could have on patient education. Psychosocial factors can have a profound impact on patient teaching, and its effectiveness both in terms of a patient’s receptivity to information and his or her ability or willingness to carry out recommendations. (Falvo, 2011). Some psychosocial factors that can affect the health care professional include the patient’s psychological traits, past experiences, gender, age, culture or ethnic background, systems of support such as their family or other social group, financial circumstances, and physical environment. (Falvo, 2011). In order for patient education to be effective, the health care professional cannot avoid psychosocial factors. Giving patients information about their condition or treatment without considering factors that may facilitate or hinder their following recommendation is inefficient and can lead to poor patient teaching outcomes. (Falvo, 2011). 2. Give examples of psychosocial factors that affect the patient and effect those factors could have on patient education. Patients come into the patient education scenario with different levels of knowledge and skills as well as different beliefs about their illness. (Falvo, 2011). Psychosocial factors that affect the patient’s ability to comprehend and comply with their education include their beliefs about their illness, past experiences, attitudes, and perceptions. All of these factors will determine each patient’s reactions not only to symptoms and illness, but also to patient teaching and recommendations provided. (Falvo, 2011). [Show less]