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Effective nursing practice is based on an understanding of the
theoretical basis of nursing. Similarly, to be effective patient
educators, nurses must be familiar with the theoretical basis of
patient and family education. Theories provide the framework
from which nurses use tools that can be adapted to each patient.
Nurses may educate their patients and families using any
combination of theories to achieve best results. Through this
process arises the opportunity for the achievement of optimal
patient outcomes. This article highlights theories originating
from communications, psychology, education, sociology, and
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