Nurse Attitudes in Patient Education: A Critical Study

Nurse Attitudes in Patient Education: A Critical Study

The study focused on understanding aspects of the nurse’s attitude towards education of their patients. Normally, nurses are often charged with the role of educating patients regarding various aspects of their treatment and general health. Surprisingly, not all nurses understand the importance of this education towards the general wellbeing of the patient. A review of the literature shows that the attitude of the nurse towards patient education is primary in ensuring the success of the initiative. Without a positive attitude and confidence in the program, failure is imminent. Much concern has been raised on the skills as well as attitude of the nurses.

It is important to note that the nurse attitude may not be…