The competencies of health professionalsin the service of healthy aging The use of the Teach-back technique as a promoter of health literacy

Abstract

Clinical practices have evolved from a biomedical model to a biopsychosocial model. In this sense, research in health literacy has become more robust due to this positive evolution of evaluating and monitoring the person as a whole, at the center of the therapeutic relationship.It is, however, necessary to continue to invest in greater awareness of health professionals so that they invest in the development of health literacy techniques. This article specifically addresses theTeach-back method in the context of clinical practices.With a literature review and the author's practical experience through the evidence of application of this method, we seek to present the practical usefulness of the Teach-back technique to health professionals and teams and understand the multiple factors (the advantages) that can increase adherence of health professionals and the Teach-back technique in their daily clinical practice.