Part six: Practical step 3 – Evaluating patient education

Patient education is only effective if it leads to meaningful changes in a patient’s knowledge, skills, or behaviours. Evaluation is a critical but often overlooked step in patient education, ensuring that the information provided is understood, retained, and applied. Without evaluating patient learning, misconceptions may persist, and important self-management strategies may not be implemented effectively.

This section explores practical strategies for evaluating patient education, including techniques like the teach-back method, problem-solving scenarios, and demonstration-based assessments.