Availability and Readability Level of Online Patient Education Materials Provided by Cleft Lip and Palate Teams.

Lauren E PowellErica M BienJade M CohenRuth J Barta

Published in: The Cleft palate-craniofacial journal : official publication of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (2023)

Online cleft lip and palate patient education material provided by ACPA craniofacial teams were more available in English than in Spanish. Both sets of materials demonstrated readability levels above the recommended 6th-7th grade. Refining readability is associated with lowered healthcare costs and increased patient satisfaction.

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