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Readability and understandability of andrology questionnaires.
Hasan Anıl Atalay1, Gökhan Çetinkaya2, Samir Agalarov1
1Department of Urology, Health Sciences University, Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.
Turkish Journal of Urology
|November 29, 2018
Summary
Andrology questionnaires are too difficult for most patients to understand. Improving readability and providing assistance can enhance doctor-patient communication and data collection.
Area of Science:
- Andrology
- Medical Informatics
- Health Literacy
Background:
- Medical questionnaires are crucial for patient-doctor communication and data analysis.
- Readability and understandability of these forms are essential for accurate information gathering.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the readability and understandability of commonly used andrology questionnaires.
- To investigate the correlation between patients' educational status and their comprehension of these forms.
Main Methods:
- Seven Turkish-validated andrology questionnaires were selected based on European Association of Urology guidelines.
- Readability metrics (syllables per word, words per sentence) and understandability (cloze tests) were analyzed.
- Statistical analysis examined the relationship between education, income, and form comprehension.
Main Results:
- The seven questionnaires were classified as 'Difficult' or 'Very Difficult' to read.
- A high school education or higher was necessary for adequate comprehension.
- Higher education and income levels correlated positively with understandability, while increased reading difficulty correlated negatively.
Conclusions:
- Current andrology questionnaires exceed the general reading level in Turkey.
- Healthcare providers should assist patients in completing forms to improve communication and data accuracy.
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