ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2023
A Readability Analysis of Online Spondylolisthesis and Spondylolysis Patient Resources Among Pediatric Hospital Web Pages: A US-Based Study.
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introductionWith the increasing use of the internet for health information, it is essential to prioritize resources that match the reading level of patients and parents. Limited health literacy is a notable issue in the United States, creating a financial burden and negatively affecting patient outcomes. This study aimed to assess the availability and readability of pediatric hospital web pages concerning two prevalent spine conditions in children, spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis, specifically examining whether the available resources meet the recommended sixth grade reading level.
methodsA total of 179 pediatric hospital web pages were assessed for their availability and readability of spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis patient information. The web pages' readability was assessed using five readability formulae. Descriptive statistics and Student t-tests were performed on the collected scores with significance set at P < 0.05.
resultsAmong the analyzed hospitals, 40.2% had no information on spondylolisthesis or spondylolysis, 20.1% mentioned treating these conditions, 7.8% had < 100 dedicated words, and only 31.8% had dedicated web pages with more than 100 words on these conditions. The average reading grade level for the evaluated web pages was 12.0, indicating a high school education level is required for comprehension. None of the web pages were written below the recommended sixth grade reading level. DISCUSSION: The readability of the limited resources was markedly higher than the recommended reading level. In addition, this study emphasizes the need for enhanced accessibility and readability of online patient information from pediatric hospitals to improve parental comprehension and informed decision-making. Physicians should consider identifying online resources that they consider of high quality and acceptable readability to support better patient understanding and outcomes.
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