Development, implementation, and evaluation of Teach Back curriculum for community health workers.

ABSTRACT: Teach Back is a commonly used communication method to improve patient understanding and retention of health information. The method has been shown to be effective in improving patient and healthcare system outcomes, including patient health literacy and hospital readmissions. Community health workers (CHWs) are frontline healthcare workers who can help address patient health and social needs associated with hospital readmissions. However, a gap exists in Teach Back curricula and training methods reflecting the scope of work for CHWs. The objective of this training was to provide CHWs with didactic information and skill building practice curriculum focused on the integration of Teach Back into clinical patient interactions, care coordination, and follow-up support. A multidisciplinary team

SUBMITTER: Holcomb J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669070 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature