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Evaluating Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health-Care Workers Regarding Patient Education in Iran Pubmed



Garshasbi S1, 2 ; Khazaeipour Z2 ; Fakhraei N2 ; Naghdi M2
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  1. 1. Centre for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, Neuroscience Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Acta Medica Iranica Published:2016


Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the position of patient education measuring knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among health care workers (HCWs). It is also aimed to emphasize the need for a real position for patient education. This survey was performed among a group of HCWs in Iran. The scores had an acceptable level. However, nurses, females and younger people received higher scores. The staff was already aware of patient education necessity and considered it as the duty of all medical team. Often HCWs cannot include patient education in their routine due to time shortage, lack of staff’s financial motivation, fatigue, and loads of work, etc. There is still need for a real training in the educational curriculum. Additionally, the various HCWs–related obstacles should be taken into account. © 2015 Tehran University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.