Journal of Allergy & Therapy

Helen E Smith

Publications

• Research Article
  Readability, Presentation and Quality of Allergy-related Patient Information Leaflets; A Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Study
  Author(s): Priyamvada Paudyal, Gabriella M Capel-Williams, Elizabeth Griffiths, Alice Theadom, Anthony J Frew and Helen E SmithPriyamvada Paudyal, Gabriella M Capel-Williams, Elizabeth Griffiths, Alice Theadom, Anthony J Frew and Helen E Smith
  
  Objective:Patient information leaflets (PILs) are widely used to reinforce or illustrate health information and to complement verbal consultation. The objectives of the study were to assess the readability and presentation of PILs published by Allergy UK, and to conduct a longitudinal assessment to evaluate the impact of leaflet amendment and revision on readability. Methods:Readability of Allergy UK leaflets available in 2013 was assessed using Simple Measure of Gobbledegook (SMOG) and Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Formula. Leaflet presentation was evaluated using the Clear Print Guidelines of the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Patient Information Appraisal System developed by the British Medical Association (BMA). Changes in the leaflets’ readability scores over five years were investigated. Results:108 leaflets, covering a wide range of a.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6121.1000213

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