The growing research field of patient education and learning : the significance of a Nordic network

• The research field of patient learning and patient education is growing due to the high prevalence of people living with lifelong disease and illness. The aim of the present article is to argue for and describe the building of a Nordic Network for Patient Education and Learning. The article describes the Network and the activities, theoretical framework and ongoing research within the Network. If patients’ voices are to be heard within healthcare settings, patient learning and patient education are of the utmost importance. Furthermore, it is essential to share experiences from the research we have conducted and are currently carrying out with nurses in Nordic countries as well as around the world.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Hälsovetenskap (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Health Sciences (hsv//eng)

Keyword

capability approach

long-term illnesses

Nordic network

patient learning

patient education

Egenvård, hälsa och självanklagelse hos personer med diabetesrelaterad blindhet

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)