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Hjelmfors, Lisa; Abrandt Dahlgren, Madeleine; Kärner, Anita; Tingström, Pia – Studies in Continuing Education, 2014
Several studies show that how patients have difficulties in changing lifestyle even though such changes are essential because they are suffering from a life-threatening disease. Coronary artery disease (CAD) patients met 13 times during a year and used problem-based learning (PBL) to improve their empowerment and self-efficacy in making lifestyle…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Medical Education, Patient Education, Heart Disorders
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Mansson, Jorgen; Marklund, Bertil; Bengtsson, Calle; Fridlund, Bengt – Patient Education and Counseling, 1999
A community was informed about cancer symptoms in a letter. Participants who observed the symptoms were encouraged to visit a health center. Fifteen previously unknown cancer cases were detected. Results indicate that it is possible to inform and educate the population about cancer symptoms without causing anxiety if there is an organization that…
Descriptors: Cancer, Early Identification, Foreign Countries, Letters (Correspondence)
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Sarkadi, Anna; Rosenqvist, Urban – Patient Education and Counseling, 1999
Tests the feasibility of a one-year group education model for patients with type 2 diabetes in Sweden. Within study circles led by pharmacists, participants learned to self-monitor glucose, to interpret the results and to act upon them. Results show that study circles held at pharmacies are a feasible way of education persons with type 2 diabetes.…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Foreign Countries, Group Instruction, Patient Education
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Linne, Agneta Bjorck; Liedholm, Hans; Jacobsson, Lennart – Patient Education and Counseling, 2001
In a randomized, controlled trial, patients with joint diseases and concomitant treatment with NSAIDs and diuretics received systematic education. The intervention group was given information focusing on awareness of drug interactions and encouragement of self-adjustment of treatment. Results reveal that the intervention group achieved greater…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Education, Knowledge Level, Outcomes of Education
Suntrup, Noreen L., Ed. – 1980
Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Pharmacy Education, which address the entire pharmacy curriculum, are presented. Contents are as follows: "Educating for the Pharmaceutical Industry," J.N. Banerjee; "Overview on Pharmaceuticals for Developing Countries," Leighton E. Cluff; "Pharmacy and the Third…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Drug Legislation, Drug Therapy, Foreign Countries