What teaching method best ensures elderly women understand how to perform breast self-examination?

• A. Written pamphlet
• B. Return demonstration
• C. Lecture without practice
• D. Video-only instruction

Answer: (B)

Learning to perform breast self-examination is a hands-on skill that requires practice with feedback. Return demonstration combines watching the technique, practicing it yourself, and having the instructor observe and correct as needed. This immediate guidance helps ensure you can locate the tissue, apply the correct palpation pattern, and recognize any changes with confidence. For elderly learners, hands-on practice and tailored feedback also address slower processing, potential dexterity limitations, and comfort with the procedure, making it more likely they can perform it correctly at home. While a pamphlet, lecture, or video can convey steps, they don’t confirm proper technique or provide the corrective cues that prevent errors.