Adult Learning Principles in Patient Care
Shawn Quilter, PhD
Professor of Educational Psychology
Understand how adults learn and how to apply these principles to improve patient education and communication.
Behavioral Science Society: Education, Motivation, and Collaborative Care - Live Virtual Training
A Blend of Expert-Led Presentations and Interactive Case Discussions
Thursday, October 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)
Category: Webinars
Session Two • Program Agenda
Education, Motivation, and Interdisciplinary Care
Explore how adult learning, collaborative care, and behavioral science principles can improve patient education, engagement, and health behavior change.
Featured Presentations
Interdisciplinary Care in Diabetes Management
Jacalyn Harris, MPO, CPO/L
Assistant Professor, Drexel University
Examine experiences working within an interprofessional team to educate patients on diagnosis, physical effects, and wound healing while addressing scope-of-practice considerations.
Education vs. Motivation
Beth Garland, PhD
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Explore strategies to navigate patient ambivalence and effectively support health behavior change.
Who Should Attend
- Certified orthotists and prosthetists
- O&P residents and early-career clinicians
- Allied health professionals involved in patient care and rehabilitation
- Clinicians seeking to improve communication, adherence, and outcomes
Why Attend?
Challenging patient encounters are a routine part of clinical practice—but they don’t have to become a barrier to effective care. This program provides practical tools and frameworks you can immediately apply to improve communication, strengthen patient relationships, and support better clinical outcomes.
Leave with strategies you can use in your practice right away.For More Information:
