A Systematic Review of Barriers to Patient Education

Patient education, a fundamental principle in improving the quality of healthcare, plays a crucial role in empowering patients to better manage their health. This process, which helps patients gain a deeper understanding of their conditions and participate in treatment decisions, is vital for improving treatment outcomes. However, numerous barriers can impact the effectiveness of education. This review study examined articles related to barriers to patient education without time restrictions in databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, SID, and Civilica. The study analyzed ۲۴ relevant articles directly addressing educational barriers. The barriers were classified into six groups: ۱) individual barriers between nurses and patients, ۲) organizational and managerial barriers, ۳) patient-related barriers, ۴) environmental and infrastructural barriers, ۵) policy and legal barriers, and ۶) technological and informational barriers. This article aims to provide a comprehensive view of the existing barriers in the field of education, paving the way for further discussion and research to improve educational processes in the future. The goal is to identify and precisely analyze the obstacles hindering effective education for patients, so that better understanding of these barriers. can lead to improved education and consequently higher quality healthcare.

کلیدواژه ها:

patient education" ، "educational barriers" ، "health literacy" ، "healthcare" ، "nurses