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Future trends in patient education.

Authors :
Morra ME
Source :
Seminars in oncology nursing [Semin Oncol Nurs] 1991 May; Vol. 7 (2), pp. 143-5.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

The many changes expected in the future will create challenges and opportunities in the field of patient education. The aging population, increased numbers of cancer survivors, minorities and disadvantaged patients, more illiteracy, and the changing health care system are a few of these trends. They will require broad changes in patient education and the way information is provided.

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Subjects :
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Child
Delivery of Health Care trends
Disabled Persons education
Humans
Middle Aged
Minority Groups education
United States epidemiology
Forecasting
Neoplasms epidemiology
Patient Education as Topic trends

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0749-2081
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Seminars in oncology nursing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1831930
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-2081(91)90093-5
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