Q4. Discuss why understanding the learning styles of individuals participating in health promotion is important to achieving the desired outcome. How do learning styles ultimately affect the possibility for a behavioral change? How would different learning styles be accommodated in health promotion? Answer - Learning Styles and Health Promotion

 

Assessing the individual learning style of patients is necessary for physicians for teaching them effectively. In the past it was quite a difficult task for physicians, however, now nurses have taken the responsibility to educate the patients so they become responsible for their health status. Learning style can cause behavior change for instance, if the individual is not learning the thing no matter how much one tries then it can lead to frustration, anger and other such behaviors, however, if one is understanding the topics and instruction then it can motivate the learner. Visual aids like videos and charts can be used for illustration, family members can be involved in increasing group discussion and handouts in colorful pages and relevant pictures can be provided at the end of lecture.