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Teach-Back Method: An Evidence-Based Approach to Improve Comprehension of Treatment Plans for Opioid Use Disorder
Program: NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
Medical School/Institution: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Project Location/Site: Gloucester Family Health Center, Gloucester, MA
Year: 2022
Key Outcomes:
The Teach-Back method proves to be an effective tool for improving health literacy and patient comprehension of diagnosis and treatment plan. Patients emphasized that nonjudgmental tone and plain language are most beneficial to treatment adherence. Patients in support groups and talk therapy had the strongest understanding of their diagnosis, treatment plans, and prescriptions.