Effect of Teach-Back Training on the Knowledge Level of Family Caregivers of Patients at Risk of Pressure Injury Requiring Home Care

Abstract

Family caregivers play a critical role in preventing pressure injuries among patients receiving home care. This quasi-experimental pre- and post-test study evaluated the effect of teach-back training on caregivers' knowledge of pressure injury prevention in 2024 within the neurology department of a teaching hospital in Iran. A total of 110 family caregivers of patients requiring home care participated. A specialized wound care research nurse delivered structured education using the teach-back method. Caregivers' knowledge was measured before the intervention and 1 month after hospital discharge using a 23-item Family Caregivers' Knowledge Regarding Pressure Injuries Questionnaire. There was a statistically significant improvement in the mean knowledge score after the intervention. Findings indicate that teach-back is a practical, low-cost, and effective educational strategy for improving caregiver knowledge related to pressure injury prevention in home care settings. The results support integrating teach-back into caregiver education programs and highlight the need for additional studies to further evaluate its impact on caregiver competence and patient outcomes.