Readability, Understandability, and Actionability of Online Cardiovascular Risk Assessment Tools and Patient Educational Material: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Individuals with kidney diseases have increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Online cardiovascular risk assessment tools can educate patients on risks and modifiable factors. Since patients have variable health literacy, we evaluated the readability, understandability, and actionability of publicly available online cardiovascular risk assessment tools.

Methods

We systematically searched, reviewed, characterized, and assessed English-language cardiovascular risk assessment tools online for readability (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level [FKGL] score), understandability, and actionability (Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for printable materials [PEMAT-P]).

Results

After screening 969 websites, 69 websites employing 76 risk tools were includ

SUBMITTER: Roshan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10126735 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature