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Readability testing of auxiliary labels.

J Wilson, L Hogan

    Drug Intelligence & Clinical Pharmacy
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    A new word familiarity index revealed that over 11% of words on pharmacy labels and information sheets exceed an eighth-grade reading level. This method effectively assesses the readability of patient communication materials not suited for traditional tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Communication
    • Pharmacy Practice
    • Readability Assessment

    Background:

    • Traditional readability tests may not accurately assess the complexity of pharmacy-related written materials.
    • Patient understanding of auxiliary labels and information sheets is crucial for medication adherence and safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reading difficulty of pharmacy auxiliary labels and information sheets.
    • To introduce and validate a word familiarity index for assessing complex health information.

    Main Methods:

    • A word familiarity index was employed to analyze 110 words from pharmacy auxiliary labels and information sheets.
    • The index assessed word complexity beyond traditional readability metrics.

    Main Results:

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    • 11.2% of the analyzed words were found to be above an eighth-grade reading level.
    • The word familiarity index identified words with multiple meanings, indicating potential comprehension challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • The word familiarity index is a valuable tool for evaluating the readability of pharmacy patient communication.
    • This method can assess written materials not amenable to traditional readability testing, improving health literacy.