Internet-derived Patient Information on Common Oral Pathologies: Is it Readable?
Internet-derived Patient Information on Common Oral Pathologies: Is it Readable?
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来自互联网的常见口腔病理患者信息：可读吗？
DOI：
10.1308/135576104773711291
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发表时间：
2004
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通讯作者：
I. Chestnutt
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作者：
I. Chestnutt
互联网的发展为公众提供了大量的信息储备，这是一种巨大的教育资源。然而，针对患者的信息显然是可读和可理解的，这一点很重要。目的评价龋病、牙周病、口腔癌和口腔溃疡相关网站的易读性。方法于2003年5月进行了四次单独的互联网搜索，以寻求这些病理的患者信息。总共确定了5127个地点。在每次搜索中，下载前25个被确定为与寻求信息的患者相关的网站（总共100个），并使用Flesch阅读评分和Flesch- kinkaid阅读水平确定可读性。结果获得了广泛的阅读难度分数，相当于从7岁到大学入学水平的阅读年龄。被评估站点的平均阅读年龄为10-11岁，高于英国总体人口的估计阅读年龄（9岁）。不同病理的得分大体相似。结论：参与患者教育的从业人员和牙科团队的其他成员应该意识到，帮助患者解读从互联网下载的材料可能需要额外的建议和支持。此外，那些在实践网站上提供教育材料的实践应该记住，需要确保其定位在适合目标受众的水平上。
Background The evolution of the Internet has made available to the public vast reserves of information, and it represents a tremendous educational resource. However, it is obviously important that information directed at patients is readable and understandable. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the readability of patient-related Internet sites presenting information on dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer and mouth ulcers. Methodology Four separate Internet searches seeking patient information on these pathologies were conducted in May 2003. In total, 5127 sites were identified. Within each search, the first 25 sites identified as of relevance to patients seeking information were downloaded (100 in total), and the readability determined using the Flesch reading score and the Flesch-Kinkaid reading level. Results A wide range of reading ease scores was obtained, equating to reading ages from seven years to university entry level. The mean reading age of the sites evaluated was 10–11 years of age, higher than the estimated reading age of the UK population in general (nine years). Scores were broadly similar across different pathologies. Conclusions Practitioners and other members of the dental team involved in patient education should be aware that additional advice and support may be required to help patients interpret material downloaded from the Internet. Furthermore, those practices presenting educational material on their practice website should bear in mind the need to ensure that it is pitched at a level appropriate to the intended audience.