Facilitating Client Centred Learning

Published: September 2012
Available in English, French, Chinese, Simplified
Foundational,  Mental health and substance use,  Older adults,  Population health

Purpose and scope

The aim of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses, registered practical nurses and other health-care providers to facilitate client-centred learning that promotes and enables clients to take action for their health.  …

The aim of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for registered nurses, registered practical nurses and other health-care providers to facilitate client-centred learning that promotes and enables clients to take action for their health. 

Regardless of how client-centred learning is framed (self-care, self-management, client teaching, client education, health teaching), the recommendations and related strategies can be used in any setting across the continuum of care. However, this BPG focuses on adults over the age of 18.

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Reference

Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (2012). Facilitating Client Centred Learning. Toronto, Canada: Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

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Disclaimer: These guidelines are not binding for nurses, other health providers or the organizations that employ them. The use of these guidelines should be flexible and based on individual needs and local circumstances. They constitute neither a liability nor discharge from liability. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents at the time of publication, neither the authors nor the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) gives any guarantee as to the accuracy of the information contained in them or accepts any liability with respect to loss, damage, injury or expense arising from any such errors or omission in the contents of this work.

Revision status

Current edition published: September 2012

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