Self-Directed Learning and the Lupus Patient:Using Adult Education Strategies to Actively Cope with Chronic Illness
Session Abstract
The purpose is 1) to examine the significance of a patient’s active or passive role in terms of health management; 2) to determine if a relationship exists between active and passive scores and his/her self-directed learning readiness, and 3) to identify self-directed learning characteristics.
Target Audience
Adult educators and learners are the target audience of this presentation. The information is geared towards adults with chronic illness or interested in health management. Individuals interested in health management, health literacy, and management strategies are encouraged to participate.
Session Description
The purpose of this study was 1) to examine the significance of a patient’s active or passive role in terms of his/her health management; 2) to determine if a relationship exists between his/her active and passive scores and his/her self-directed learning readiness, and 3) to identify if his/her view of one’s self as a patient (when diagnosed with a chronic disease) impacts his/her own personal health management. By using management strategies we will find solutions to the challenges that we face when it comes to our quality of life, health management, and chronic illness.