A systematic review and meta-analysis of English language online patient education materials in breast cancer: Is readability the only story?

CONCLUSION: Average readability of breast cancer OPEMs is nearly double the AMA's recommended 6th grade level. Readability and other health literacy-associated metrics are inconsistently reported in the current literature. Standardization of future readability studies, with a focus on holistic evaluation of patient materials, may aid shared decision-making and be critical to increased screening rates and breast cancer awareness.PMID:38603836 | DOI:10.1016/j.breast.2024.103722

Source: Breast - April 11, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joey Z Gu Grayson L Baird Antonio Escamilla Guevara Young-Jin Sohn Melis Lydston Christopher Doyle Sarah E A Tevis Randy C Miles Source Type: research