Objective

Operationalized objective

1.Apply theory and research to the psychoeducation process.

Applies principles of health promotion to the education plan.

Provides articles from the literature related to nursing teaching plans.

Identifies important elements of psychoeducation.

Identifies the role of nursing and the nursing standards used in psychoeducation.

Discusses suggestions from the literature and the textbook related to psychoeducation.

2.Plan, present, and evaluate a psychoeducational plan as a team.

Demonstrates a team approach in meeting requirements of the project.

Utilizes the format provided.

Conducts a learning needs assessment.

Identifies a health promotion topic that is consistent with the needs assessment.

Sets short term goal for project.

Identifies 5 learning objectives.

Identifies the teaching method used and the rationale for using the method for meeting each objective.

Identifies relevant references according to APA format.

Provides an outline of the content presented.

Identifies resources used, such as handouts and visual aids

Creates resources that are consistent with the learning needs and the objectives stated.

Demonstrates creativity in designing a psychoeducational project.

Organizes teaching materials to meet the needs of the agency in replicating the plan later.

Engages the listeners

Orally communicates the content at a level consistent with the level of the listeners’ understanding.

Validates with the listeners that the information was understood

Evaluates the effectiveness of the psychoeducation plan according to the short-term goal identified.

3.Content

Information about disease condition in simple language

Coping skills, ability to use interpersonal communication skills to get help and avoid or reduce health risks.

Enhance decision-making skills and problem-solving skills to enhance health.

practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

Resources, Self-care, managing suicidal thoughts, Emergency contacts, Crisis interventions