title: Are patient information materials too difficult to read?
abstract: This article describes a study that found much of the written patient information materials used during home visits may be too difficult for patients and caregivers to read and comprehend. A discussion of literacy and suggestions for selecting, developing, and analyzing health education and information materials that are easy-to-read and culturally appropriate are provided.
authors.affiliation: Wayne State University, College of Nursing, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA. fwilson@atlas.nursing.wayne.edu
authors.forename: F L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D004522:Educational Status; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D010174:Pamphlets; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000592:standards*