Part two: What do we know about best practice patient education?

What makes patient education effective? This section explores the key principles behind best-practice patient education in physiotherapy. Instead of regurgitating information or advice, physiotherapists need to understand how patients learn and what helps them apply information in real life. We’ll look at important learning theories, including adult learning principles and patient-centred care, and see how they influence the way we educate patients. Through practical case examples, this section will show how we can make patient education clearer and more engaging and meaningful.