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Developing printed materials for patients with visual deficiencies
Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Nurses should use 14-point, sans-serif type in black on white paper for patient educational materials. This ensures readability for patients with vision deficiencies, improving health information accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Health Literacy
- Graphic Design Principles
- Patient Education
Background:
- Effective patient education is crucial for health outcomes.
- Patients with vision deficiencies require specialized materials.
- Standard educational materials may not be accessible to all patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine optimal formatting for patient educational materials for those with vision deficiencies.
- To identify patient preferences for type size, typeface, and color in printed materials.
Main Methods:
- Survey of patients with vision deficiencies regarding material preferences.
- Analysis of patient preferences for type size, typeface, and color.
- Recommendations for material design based on survey results.
Main Results:
- Patients preferred 14-point, sans-serif type.
- Black type on white paper was the preferred color combination.
- Readability is enhanced by considering these specific design elements.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must consider specific typographic elements when creating patient educational materials.
- Collaboration with graphic designers can improve material understandability.
- Adhering to patient preferences enhances the effectiveness of health information delivery.