학술논문
Online Resources for Robin Sequence; an Analysis of Readability.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Browne R; Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin, Ireland.; Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.; Hurley CM; Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin, Ireland.; Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.; Carr S; Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin, Ireland.; Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.; de Blacam C; Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Health Ireland, Crumlin, Ireland.; Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.; Department of Paediatrics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
Source
Publisher: SAGE Publications in Association with American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9102566 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1545-1569 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10556656 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cleft Palate Craniofac J Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The objective was to evaluate the readability of easily accessible parent-directed information concerning Robin Sequence (RS) online, compared to the American Medical Association (AMA)-recommended sixth grade (age 11-12) readability level.
A Google search of the term "Pierre Robin Sequence information" was performed. The first ten websites were evaluated using six commonly used readability formulas. Sample texts from three websites were 'translated' by the authors, with the aim of achieving a sixth grade readability level.
The following outcomes were used: Automated Readability Index (ARI), Coleman Liau Index (CLI), Gunning Fog Score, Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG), Flesch Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), and Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) score.
The mean pooled grade level of the top 10 included websites was 12.1 (age 17-18). The overall FRE Index was 45.8, which is equivalent to a College-grade reading level. The mean grade level by each test used was: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 11.6 (age 16-17), Gunning Fog Score 13.3 (age 18+), SMOG 10.0 (age 14-15), Coleman-Liau Index 13.8 (age 18+), and ARI 12.0 (age 17-18). The author-translated resources achieved pooled mean grade levels of 6.3-6.5.
Parent-directed online materials concerning RS have a readability in excess of the AMA-recommended sixth grade reading level. Even though the condition is complex, more readable resources are achievable. Coproduction of parent-directed resources in association with public an patient involvement (PPI) contributors is encouraged.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
A Google search of the term "Pierre Robin Sequence information" was performed. The first ten websites were evaluated using six commonly used readability formulas. Sample texts from three websites were 'translated' by the authors, with the aim of achieving a sixth grade readability level.
The following outcomes were used: Automated Readability Index (ARI), Coleman Liau Index (CLI), Gunning Fog Score, Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG), Flesch Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), and Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) score.
The mean pooled grade level of the top 10 included websites was 12.1 (age 17-18). The overall FRE Index was 45.8, which is equivalent to a College-grade reading level. The mean grade level by each test used was: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 11.6 (age 16-17), Gunning Fog Score 13.3 (age 18+), SMOG 10.0 (age 14-15), Coleman-Liau Index 13.8 (age 18+), and ARI 12.0 (age 17-18). The author-translated resources achieved pooled mean grade levels of 6.3-6.5.
Parent-directed online materials concerning RS have a readability in excess of the AMA-recommended sixth grade reading level. Even though the condition is complex, more readable resources are achievable. Coproduction of parent-directed resources in association with public an patient involvement (PPI) contributors is encouraged.
Competing Interests: Declaration of Conflicting InterestsThe author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.