Evaluating Readability, Understandability, and Actionability of Online Printable Patient Education Materials for Cholesterol Management: A Systematic Review.
Chaitanya BhattEthan LinLaura E LegereCynthia A JackeviciusDennis T KoDouglas S LeeKathryn SchadeSharon JohnstonTodd J AndersonJacob A UdellPublished in: Journal of the American Heart Association (2024)
The readability of online cholesterol patient education materials consistently exceeds the health literacy level of the average North American adult. Many resources also inadequately describe action items for individuals to self-manage their cholesterol, representing an implementation gap in cardiovascular disease prevention.