Readability of Printed Online Education Materials on Pituitary Tumors: Untangling a Web of Complexity.

Michael J YeMohamedkazim M AlwaniJonathan L HarperLauren M Van BurenElhaam H BandaliElisa A IllingTaha Z ShipchandlerJonathan Y Ting

Published in: American journal of rhinology & allergy (2020)

There is a significant misalignment between the reading level of patients and the readability of pituitary tumor POEMs. This may lead patients to misconceive their diagnoses, management options, and prognosis.

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