The Importance of Teach-Back Method in Patient Education
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Mrs. Coleman
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Low health literacy is a serious problem in healthcare today. The teach-back method is an effective way to deliver patient education. This method requires nurses to first teach/demonstrate a technique. At a later time, the patient will teach back what they previously learned. This method is effective because patients become involved in their healthcare. The nurse has the opportunity to correct patient misunderstandings because of the teach-back method.
Fall Scholars Week 2018 Event
Evidence Based Best Practices in Clinical Healthcare
The Importance of Teach-Back Method in Patient Education
Low health literacy is a serious problem in healthcare today. The teach-back method is an effective way to deliver patient education. This method requires nurses to first teach/demonstrate a technique. At a later time, the patient will teach back what they previously learned. This method is effective because patients become involved in their healthcare. The nurse has the opportunity to correct patient misunderstandings because of the teach-back method.