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Orthodontic treatment consent forms: A readability analysis.

Maurice J Meade¹, Craig W Dreyer¹

¹Orthodontic Unit, The School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide, SA, Australia.

Journal of Orthodontics

|July 30, 2021

Summary

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Most orthodontic informed consent forms (ICFs) are too difficult for patients to understand. Improving ICF readability is crucial for ensuring patients can provide valid consent for orthodontic treatment.

Keywords:

health literacy informed consent orthodontic treatment readability

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Background:

Informed consent forms (ICFs) are essential for patient autonomy in healthcare.
The complexity of ICFs can hinder patient comprehension and decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the readability of orthodontic treatment informed consent forms (ICFs).

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional observational study evaluated 59 orthodontic ICFs identified through online searches.
Readability was assessed using three validated instruments: Simple Measure of Gobbledegook (SMOG), Flesch Kincaid Grade level (FKGL), and Flesch Reading Ease (FRE).

Main Results:

Over 93% of evaluated ICFs were found to be difficult to read.
A strong correlation (r = 0.9782) was observed between SMOG and FKGL scores.
ICFs from national orthodontic societies were significantly harder to read than those from other sources.

Conclusions:

The poor readability of orthodontic ICFs may prevent patients from giving informed consent.
Enhancing ICF clarity is necessary to support patient autonomy in orthodontic treatment decisions.