Readability, content, and quality of COVID-19 patient education materials from academic medical centers in the United States
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.023
Abstract: Background SARS-CoV-2 has spread rapidly resulting in a global pandemic and public health crisis. The internet is a frequently used resource for providing patient education materials (PEMs). The aim of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: patient education; readability; content quality; education materials ... See more keywords
An Analysis of the Availability of Health Education Materials for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
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DOI: 10.1080/1059924x.2023.2169424
Abstract: ABSTRACT Community health workers (CHWs) have reported a paucity of farmworker-specific education materials for use during health outreach to farmworkers. To improve our understanding of the availability of topically and culturally relevant health education materials… read more here.
Keywords: health; health education; education; availability ... See more keywords
Evaluation of patient education materials for stereotactic radiosurgery from high-performing neurosurgery hospitals and professional societies.
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DOI: 10.1093/nop/npz031
Abstract: Background Little is known about the readability and utility of patient education materials for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Therefore, the goal of this investigation was to evaluate such materials from high-performing neurosurgery hospitals and professional societies… read more here.
Keywords: education materials; high performing; radiosurgery; professional societies ... See more keywords
How understandable are the patient education materials about flat foot on the Internet for parents?
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032791
Abstract: Flat foot is a common reason for parents to visit orthopedic clinics. As the Internet has become an easy-search platform, parents often seek online educational materials before seeking out a professional. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: index; patient education; readability; flat foot ... See more keywords
You’re Worried, We’re Listening: Online Testing of the Effectiveness of Education Materials to Improve Consumer Knowledge and Confidence in Reporting Patient Deterioration
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000906
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objectives Early identification of patient deterioration in hospital is important to reduce mortality, avoidable morbidity, length of stay, and associated healthcare costs. By closely observing physical and… read more here.
Keywords: education materials; patient deterioration; educational materials; confidence ... See more keywords
Assessing and optimizing readability of dermatology patient education materials (PEMs)
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.14901
Abstract: Patient education materials (PEMs) are a powerful tool to improve patient understanding; however, inadequate health literacy is a well‐established barrier for PEMs to serve their purpose. The average American reads at an 8th grade level… read more here.
Keywords: patient education; readability; dermatology; materials pems ... See more keywords
Assessment of the readability and quality of online patient education materials for the medical treatment of open-angle glaucoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000966
Abstract: Objective Patient adherence to glaucoma medications is poor, and is linked to low literacy levels. Patients commonly use the internet to access health information, and it is recommended that patient information is written at an… read more here.
Keywords: glaucoma; patient education; readability; online patient ... See more keywords
Assessing the Readability of Anesthesia-Related Patient Education Materials from Major Anesthesiology Organizations
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3284199
Abstract: Introduction The National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Medical Association (AMA), and the US Department of Health and Human Services (USDHHS) recommend that patient education materials (PEMs) be written between the 4th to 6th grade… read more here.
Keywords: materials major; patient education; readability; anesthesiology organizations ... See more keywords
Readability assessment of patient educational materials for pediatric spinal conditions from top academic orthopedic institutions
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DOI: 10.1177/18632521231156435
Abstract: Background: The Internet has become a popular source of health information for patients and their families. Healthcare experts recommend that the readability of online education materials be at or below a sixth grade reading level.… read more here.
Keywords: readability online; index; readability; spinal conditions ... See more keywords
Bring on the Machines: Could Machine Learning Improve the Quality of Patient Education Materials? A Systematic Search and Rapid Review.
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DOI: 10.1200/cci.18.00010
Abstract: PURPOSE Clear and trustworthy information is essential for people who are ill. People with cancer, in particular, are targeted with vast quantities of patient education material, but of variable quality. Machine learning technologies are popular… read more here.
Keywords: education materials; quality; machine learning; patient education ... See more keywords
The Chinese Version of the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printable Materials: Translation, Adaptation, and Validation Study
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DOI: 10.2196/39808
Abstract: Background Providing people with understandable and actionable health information can considerably promote healthy behaviors and outcomes. To this end, some valid and reliable scales assessing the patient-friendliness of health education materials, like the PEMAT-P (Patient… read more here.
Keywords: tool; health; education; version ... See more keywords