Andrew L. Chesson|Peggy W. Murphy|Connie L. Arnold|Terry C. Davis
Presentation and Reading Level of Sleep Brochures: Are They Appropriate for Sleep Disorders Patients?
Louisiana State University|University Medical Center|University Hospital and Clinics|Louisiana State University in Shreveport|University Hospital and Clinics|Louisiana State University in Shreveport|University Hospital and Clinics|Louisiana State University in Shreveport|University Hospital and Clinics
sleepdisorders patients must given information health education understand purpose study twofold 1 assess suitability american sleep disorders association national sleep foundation patient education brochures 2 assess one widely used brochure using patient input patient literacy level model development future materialstwelve american sleep disorders association national sleep foundation brochures assessed reading level using grammatik design presentation motivating qualities using suitability assessment materials sam patient literacy level assessed using rapid estimate adult literacy medicine realmthe louisiana state university medical center sleep clinic faculty private sleep clinic sleep center laboratoryduring months februarymay 1997 170 sleep disorders patients 39 african american 59 white participated study participants ranged age 1873 years mean age 46suitability scores 12 brochures indicate none scored superior range 83 scored adequate 17 scored suitable ninetyfour percent brochures written 12th grade level higher yet 37 sleep patients tested reading less 9th grade level lowlevel readers significantly likely higherreadinglevel counterparts report brochure long 22 vs 12 p 05 would need help reading 44 vs 3 p 001patients need sleep information given level understand developing selecting appropriate materials reading level length suitability written material considered