Are Online Zenkers Diverticulum Materials Readable and Understandable?

Conclusion Online PEMs pertaining to ZD are written well above the recommended reading level. Materials written at a lower reading level are more understandable. A wide range of understandability exists among materials with identical reading grade levels. Implications for Practice Health care providers need to create new PEMs for ZD that are available online that are both readable and understandable. The PEMAT and readability formulas can provide a framework for authors to create these materials.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Special Focus Section: Patient Safety/Quality Improvement Source Type: research