Question

what are the methods that nurses can use to communicate risk factors and prevention measures to clients

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Tailored health communication :- Tailored health communication means providing information to someone based on characteristics that are unique to that person. Tailored messages are perceived as more relevant to an individual and are therefore better understood and accepted. Individual client's specific risk factors are used for tailoring informations, so it increases personal involvement and understanding.

Evidence based leaflets :- Providing written informations about risk factors and prevention. Studies shown that clients who are provided with written informations in the form of leaflets have more knowledge and understanding about risk factors and prevention.

Audiotapes:- The information given can be heard by the clients when ever they have doubts and it will retain in them.A systematic review of trials using this method in patient with cancer, showed that subjects tended to remember more of the informations they were given and some where more satisfied with the informations.

Decision aids:- patient decision aids are tools that help people become involved in decision making by providing information about options and outcomes and by clarifying personal values. They are designed to complement rather than replace things.Patient decision aids can improve quality and of life and the process of decision making.