Quality and Readability of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Prevention-Related Websites.

Tyler HowardAbbigayle WillgruberBrian KinealyDavid AdkinsRaleigh JonesMatthew L Bush

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

This study emphasizes the importance of providing quality and readable materials to patients seeking information about noise-induced hearing loss prevention. All of the English and Spanish websites reviewed were written at a level higher than the American Medical Association-recommended sixth-grade reading level. The study also highlights the need for evidence-based information online provided by experts in our field.

Keyphrases

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