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  • Health Communication
  • Natural Language Processing

Background:

  • Accessible genetic information is crucial for healthcare consumers.
  • Current online resources often present complex genetic data.
  • Individualized comprehension levels are needed for effective health information dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the complexity of common online genetic resources.
  • To simplify genetic text content using automated text processing tools.
  • To improve the readability of genetic health information for diverse audiences.

Main Methods:

  • Bulk text extraction from Genetics Home Reference and MedlinePlus.
  • Natural language processing (NLP) analysis of extracted content.
  • Application of custom tools to optimize text readability and comparison before/after optimization.

Main Results:

  • Commonly used genetic educational materials exceed recommended public reading levels.
  • Genetics Home Reference entries averaged a 13.0 grade reading level.
  • MedlinePlus entries averaged a 7.7 grade reading level, showing improvement after text optimization for actionable conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Long sentences and complex vocabulary increase the difficulty of genetic information.
  • Future strategies include prioritizing details and using illustrations to simplify content.
  • Standardized, simplified online health resources enhance inclusivity and benefit a wider consumer base.