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Quality, Readability, and Suitability of Hearing Health-Related Materials: A Descriptive Review
Vinaya Manchaiah1,2, Rebecca J Kelly-Campbell3, Monica L Bellon-Harn1
1Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX.
American Journal of Audiology
|June 20, 2020
Summary
Patient materials on ear and hearing health often lack quality and suitability, with reading levels too high for easy understanding. Improving these resources is crucial for better patient comprehension and care.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Health Communication
- Patient Education
Background:
- Accessible health information is vital for patient understanding and engagement.
- Existing ear and hearing health materials may not meet patient needs effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality, readability, and suitability of patient-facing ear and hearing health information.
- To identify gaps in current educational materials for patients and their families.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive literature review was conducted using databases like CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, and PsychInfo.
- 34 studies were included, assessing quality, readability, and suitability of various materials.
- Data were extracted and qualitatively assessed.
Main Results:
- Most assessed websites were of poor quality.
- Patient education materials (PEMs), including hearing aid guides, were often unsuitable.
- Reading grade levels exceeded the recommended 5th-6th grade for health materials.
Conclusions:
- Ear and hearing health materials generally exhibit low quality and suitability, with high readability.
- Development of high-quality, suitable materials at appropriate reading levels is necessary.
- Improvements in materials are possible, as shown by revisions of diagnostic reports and PEMs.
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