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. 1998 Sep-Oct;21(5):207-9.
doi: 10.1097/00001610-199809000-00003.

The benefits of patient education

S A Abbott  1
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The benefits of patient education

S A Abbott. Gastroenterol Nurs. 1998 Sep-Oct.

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.

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