Abstract: ObjectiveTo discuss the application of clinical pathway in the health education for spinal cord injured patients in rehabilitation department. Methods56 patients with spinal cord injury were divided into 2 groups: treatment group and control group. Both groups were cared with holistic nursing. However, the health education to the treatment group was given by clinical pathway, while to the control group by traditional way. On the day of discharge, the health education standard and the satisfaction of patients were investigated. ResultsBoth the rates of standard in health education and satisfaction were more in treatment group than in control group. ConclusionApplication of clinical pathway can regulate the health educational behavior, improve the communication between nurses and patients, and the quality of nursing.

Key words: clinical pathway, spinal cord injury, health education