The Impact of Nurse-Led Teach-Back Discharge Education on Diabetes Self-Management Understanding in Hospitalized Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Advisor(s)
Jamie Craig
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
24-4-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
24-4-2026 11:50 AM
Abstract
Abstract
Problem: Type 2 diabetes requires broad knowledge and diligent maintenance to prevent complications. Adults with diabetes, including type 2, have an increased risk for readmissions. Nurse-led teach-back discharge education may be one method to increase patient understanding of diabetes management and reduce diabetes-related readmission.
Purpose: The purpose of this research proposal is to determine if nurse-led teach-back discharge education compared to standard discharge education increases understanding of diabetes self-management for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study will compare the effectiveness of standard discharge education versus teach-back discharge education using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ). Participants will be randomly assigned to the standard education group or the teach-back education group. Patients will complete the DKQ pre-test prior to discharge education. Either standard education or teach-back education will be given, according to the group assigned. Following education, a DKQ post-test will be completed to determine education effectiveness. Changes in knowledge will be compared pre to post-test among groups and between groups.
Conclusion: It is expected that the teach-back method will result in greater DKQ scores following education. This research can offer a potential strategy in decreasing type 2 diabetes readmission and complication rates.
Recommended Citation
Foukes, Jordyn Marie, "The Impact of Nurse-Led Teach-Back Discharge Education on Diabetes Self-Management Understanding in Hospitalized Adults with Type 2 Diabetes" (2026). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 42.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2026/Posters/42
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The Impact of Nurse-Led Teach-Back Discharge Education on Diabetes Self-Management Understanding in Hospitalized Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Abstract
Problem: Type 2 diabetes requires broad knowledge and diligent maintenance to prevent complications. Adults with diabetes, including type 2, have an increased risk for readmissions. Nurse-led teach-back discharge education may be one method to increase patient understanding of diabetes management and reduce diabetes-related readmission.
Purpose: The purpose of this research proposal is to determine if nurse-led teach-back discharge education compared to standard discharge education increases understanding of diabetes self-management for hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study will compare the effectiveness of standard discharge education versus teach-back discharge education using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ). Participants will be randomly assigned to the standard education group or the teach-back education group. Patients will complete the DKQ pre-test prior to discharge education. Either standard education or teach-back education will be given, according to the group assigned. Following education, a DKQ post-test will be completed to determine education effectiveness. Changes in knowledge will be compared pre to post-test among groups and between groups.
Conclusion: It is expected that the teach-back method will result in greater DKQ scores following education. This research can offer a potential strategy in decreasing type 2 diabetes readmission and complication rates.