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Assessing the Readability of English and Spanish Online Patient Educational Materials for Deep Venous Thrombosis.

Karissa M WangJoel L RamirezJames C IannuzziJesus G Ulloa
Published in: The Journal of surgical research (2024)
Nearly all English and Spanish deep venous thrombosis OPEM analyzed were above the recommended reading level. English resources had overall easier readability compared to Spanish, which may represent a barrier to care. To limit health disparities, information should be presented at accessible reading levels.
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