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  • 1Liverpool University Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5PS, UK.

Journal of Orthodontics
|October 19, 2004
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Most orthodontic patient information leaflets are difficult to read. While none met the Plain English Campaign

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics
  • Health Literacy
  • Patient Information

Background:

  • Patient information leaflets (PILs) are crucial for informed consent in orthodontics.
  • Assessing the readability and quality of these leaflets is essential for effective patient communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the readability of orthodontic patient information leaflets (PILs).
  • To determine their eligibility for the Plain English Campaign's Crystal Mark.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective observational study analyzed 26 orthodontic PILs.
  • Readability statistics (Flesch scores, sentence length) and design elements were assessed.
  • Leaflets were submitted for Plain English Campaign Crystal Mark assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Nearly half (42.3%) of the PILs were 'fairly difficult' or 'difficult' to read.
  • British Orthodontic Society (BOS) leaflets were significantly easier to read than American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) leaflets.
  • None of the assessed PILs qualified for the Crystal Mark.

Conclusions:

  • Orthodontic PILs generally exhibit poor readability and do not meet Plain English Campaign standards.
  • BOS leaflets demonstrate superior readability and design compared to AAO leaflets.
  • Improving PIL readability is vital for patient understanding and informed consent in orthodontic treatment.