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Patient information leaflets from the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) may be difficult to understand. Readability assessments indicate that many leaflets exceed the average adult reading level, potentially hindering informed decision-making.

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  • Urology
  • Health Literacy
  • Medical Communication

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  • Patient information leaflets are crucial for informed consent and shared decision-making in urology.
  • The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) provides leaflets on various urological procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the readability of BAUS patient information leaflets.
  • To evaluate the suitability of these leaflets for patient comprehension.

Main Methods:

  • Leaflets were analyzed using Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) formulae.
  • Readability scores were compared against national literacy statistics.

Main Results:

  • Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid scores suggested moderate readability.
  • However, SMOG index scores indicated a reading level typically above that of an 18-year-old.
  • An estimated 43% of the population may struggle to understand the majority of the leaflets.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehension of BAUS leaflets is likely to be limited for a significant portion of the patient population.
  • Leaflets should supplement, not replace, clear verbal communication to ensure patients can make informed decisions.