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How can we check understanding?
Teach back method
Check understanding by asking patient to repeat in their
own words
“……..so I can check I did a good job in explaining it,
can you tell me in your own words
,
what you will do each day when you come to the
department “
Or
“…….. so I can check I didn’t forget any information
can you tell me in your own words,
what you will do each day when you come to the
department ”
“ ….So I know you understand what to do ………
Do you understand?
Do you have any questions?
“Ask me 3” campaign
Have you covered the 3 main topics ?
1. What is my main problem?
2. What do I need to do?
3. Why is it important for me to do this?