Use teach-back language that confirms understanding while preserving dignity.
Teach-back checks the explanation, not the person. Why it works AHRQ's teach-back method creates a quick feedback loop: explain, ask the person to describe the plan, repair the gap, and check again. In CHW practice, this is especially useful because outreach happens in real life, not controlled classrooms. The common trap The trap is asking "Do you understand?" That question is easy to answer with yes, even when the person is unsure. It also puts the burden on the client rather than the clarity of the explanation. What good sounds like Good teach-back starts with humility: "I want to make…
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