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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2024

Readability of Online Materials in Spanish and English for Breast Reduction Insurance Coverage.

Taylor Blount, Sarah Moffitt, Fadia Fakhre, Bilal Koussayer, Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, Anamaria Parus, Meredith G Moore, Brandon Foley, Jared Troy

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Article in Aesthetic plastic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Taylor BlountFlorida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA. tb16@med.fsu.edu.ORCID 0009-0005-2610-702X
Sarah MoffittUniversity of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA.
Fadia FakhreUniversity of Central Florida College of Medicine, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA.
Bilal KoussayerUniversity of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, 560 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602, USA.
Mohammad Tahseen AlkaelaniFlorida State University College of Medicine, 1115 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL, 32304, USA.
Anamaria ParusUniversity of South Florida Department of Plastic Surgery, 2 Tampa General Circle 7th Floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
Meredith G MooreUniversity of South Florida Department of Plastic Surgery, 2 Tampa General Circle 7th Floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
Brandon FoleyUniversity of South Florida Department of Plastic Surgery, 2 Tampa General Circle 7th Floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
Jared TroyUniversity of South Florida Department of Plastic Surgery, 2 Tampa General Circle 7th Floor, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA.
University of South Florida · USFlorida State University · USUniversity of Central Florida · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionBreast reduction surgery aims to alleviate physical discomfort and improve the quality of life for individuals with macromastia. Insurance coverage plays a crucial role in making this surgery accessible, but navigating the complex approval process can be challenging. Online resources have become a primary information source, but limited research exists on the adequacy of online materials, particularly for Spanish-speaking patients. This study evaluates the readability, actionability, and understandability of online educational materials on breast reduction insurance coverage for Spanish- and English-speaking patients.

methodsWe conducted an online search using the phrase "breast reduction insurance" and selected the first eight institutional or organizational websites that provided information on breast reduction insurance in both English and Spanish. We evaluated online materials using the Patient Education and Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT), Cultural Sensitivity Assessment Tool (CSAT), and Simplified Measure of Gobbledygook, Spanish (SOL). These tools were used to assess factors such as understandability and actionability, cultural sensitivity, and readability of the materials.

resultsBoth English and Spanish materials scored high in understandability and actionability, with similar average scores between the languages. Cultural sensitivity scores indicated acceptable materials. However, Spanish materials had a higher reading grade level and more hard words compared to English materials.

conclusionThere is a need for accessible and understandable online resources on breast reduction insurance coverage, particularly for Spanish-speaking patients. While the assessed websites generally provided comprehensible information, improvements can be made to enhance visual aids and simplify language. These improvements can better educate patients, improve outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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BreastComprehensionHypertrophyInsurance CoverageInternetMammaplastyFemaleHealth LiteracyHispanic or LatinoHumansLanguagePatient Education as TopicBreast reduction insuranceEhealthHealth literacyPatient educationReadabilityReduction mammoplasty

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