Abstract: Objective To explore the effects of teach back method on the compliance of respiratory function exercise among esophageal cancer patients underwent thoracic surgery. Methods A total of 50 patients with esophageal cancer received respiratory function exercise based on teach back method. Results After intervention，the compliance of respiratory function exercise was significantly improved（P<0.01）. Only 2 patients developed pneumonia. Conclusion Teach back method can effectively improve the compliance of respiratory function exercise and promote the recovery of the lung function.

Key words: Health Education, Esophageal Neoplasms, Breathing Exercises, Patient Compliance

摘要： 目的 探讨回馈教学对开胸食管癌手术患者呼吸功能锻炼依从性的影响。 方法 选择符合标准的食管癌开胸手术患者50例，采用回馈教学方法对患者进行呼吸功能锻炼指导。 结果 干预后患者呼吸功能锻炼依从性显著提高，差异具有统计学意义（P<0.01），术后2例发生肺炎。 结论 回馈教学有利于提高患者呼吸功能锻炼依从性，促进肺功能恢复，是一种有效的健康教育方法。

关键词: 健康教育, 食管肿瘤, 呼吸锻炼, 病人依从