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Utilizing the "teach-back" method to improve surgical informed consent and shared decision-making: a review
Kevin D Seely1, Jordan A Higgs2, Andrew Nigh3
1College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University, Ivins, UT, 84738, USA. Kevin.seely@rvu.edu.
Patient Safety in Surgery
|March 6, 2022
Summary
The teach-back method enhances patient safety and shared decision-making. This review clarifies its definition and application in surgical informed consent, highlighting its potential benefits.
Area of Science:
- Medical Communication
- Patient Education
- Surgical Safety
Background:
- The teach-back method is a proven communication strategy in healthcare.
- Its application in surgical patient education and informed consent is under-researched.
- Ambiguity exists regarding the precise definition and implementation of teach-back.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current standards and ethics of preoperative informed consent.
- To provide a clear, actionable definition of the teach-back method.
- To examine the use of teach-back in medical and surgical contexts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of teach-back in patient care.
- Analysis of existing studies on teach-back implementation.
- Examination of preoperative informed consent practices.
Main Results:
- Teach-back is effective in improving patient care across various medical fields.
- Preliminary trials suggest positive effects of teach-back in critical patient interactions.
- Limited data currently exists on teach-back specifically for surgical informed consent.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to establish teach-back's role in surgical informed consent.
- A standardized definition and application of teach-back can enhance its utility.
- Implementing teach-back may improve patient understanding and safety in surgical settings.
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