Quantitative readability analysis of websites providing information on traumatic brain injury and epilepsy: A need for clear communication.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The use of the Internet for health-related questions is increasing, but it is not clear whether individuals can understand the information available online. Most health organizations recommend that health educational materials (HEMs) be written below the sixth grade reading level. This study was designed to evaluate the readability level of available online HEMs pertaining to traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, and posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE).

Methods

This cross-sectional readability assessment included HEMs from TBI and epilepsy stakeholder organizations and those obtained from four Internet searches. The search strategy was designed to replicate a nonmedical individual's keyword searches. Each HEM was assessed with an online automated readability tool using

SUBMITTER: Correa DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7309702 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature