In preparing a teaching plan for adult clients in a cancer support gro

In preparing a teaching plan for adult clients in a cancer support group, the nurse incorporates evidence-based information. The nurse recognizes that evidence obtained about adult learners has identified that this group prefers:

1. Computer-assisted instruction
2. Traditional classroom settings
3. Long sessions with plenty of technical information
4. Interesting personal communication techniques

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Adults have a wide variety of personal and life experiences to employ. Therefore adult learning is enhanced when they are encouraged to use these experiences to solve problems. Evidence-based information indicates that adult clients prefer interactive, personal communication with nurses or physicians. Evidence-based information indicates computer-assisted learning is not a preferred method of instruction by many adult learners. As clients become more comfortable with comput-ers, this preference may change. Evidence-based information indicates that not all clients are comfortable in class settings or in support groups. Other educational opportunities should be available. Adult learners prefer short teaching sessions without a great deal of technical infor-mation.