How do you teach back method?

Try the teach-back method.

1. Keep in mind this is not a test of the patient’s knowledge.
2. Plan your approach.
3. “Chunk and Check.” Don’t wait until the end of the visit to initiate teach-back.
4. Clarify and check again.
5. Start slowly and use consistently.
6. Practice.
7. Use the show-me method.
8. Use handouts along with teach-back.

What is an example of the use of the teach back communication method?

Teach-back encourages the doctor to check for understanding by using open-ended instead of closed-ended questions. Example one: “This is a new diagnosis for you, so I want to make sure you understand. Will you tell me in your own words what congestive heart failure is?”

What is the purpose of the teach back method?

Teach-back is a technique for health care providers to ensure that they have explained medical information clearly so that patients and their families understand what is communicated to them. This intervention includes several materials to support adoption.

What is a teach back presentation?

Slide 11: What Is Teach-Back? A method of ensuring that patients understand what you’ve told them. During teach-back, you ask patients to explain in their own words what they need to know or do to take care of their health. You ask them to teach back to you what you have told them.

What are the discharge instructions for COPD patients?

Discharge Instructions: COPD. You have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs.

What makes you go to the hospital for COPD?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – adults – discharge. You were in the hospital to treat breathing problems that are caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD. COPD damages your lungs. This makes it hard to breathe and get enough oxygen.

What can you do to prevent an exacerbation of COPD?

An exacerbation can cause more lung damage. COPD cannot be cured, but you can take action to feel better and prevent exacerbations: Do not smoke. Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarettes and cigars can cause lung damage and make your COPD worse. Ask your healthcare provider for information if you currently smoke and need help to quit.

What to do if you have chronic bronchitis with COPD?

With COPD, you are also more likely to get lung infections. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. COPD is most often caused by heavy, long-term cigarette smoking. If you smoke, quit. It is the best thing you can do for your COPD and your overall health. Join a stop-smoking program.