What is teach-back?
Teach-back is a simple yet effective communication tool used to check understanding.
The key concepts are…


Why use teach-back?
Using teach-back makes a difference because it allows you to check if someone understands you.
This can help people to better self-manage their health and may lead to improved health outcomes.
This learning module will provide you with information and skills around the use of teach-back.
Videos and other learning tools are used to show how teach-back is used in different health settings.
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Are you interested in using this module within your organisation?
Teach-back videos
The videos from the online learning module plus trigger questions for use in face-to-face training
Teach-back presentation
This Powerpoint presentation provides an overview of the teach-back approach
Health literacy resources
Additional health literacy resources
Teach-back in practice
How to make teach-back part of routine practice
Supporting evidence
Recent research that shows the benefits of using teach-back in health care settings
Evaluating teach-back
How do we know it is working?