The Birth of the Contextual Health Education Readability Score in an Examination of Online Influenza Patient Educational Materials
Bilal Irfan,
Ihsaan Yasin,
Aneela Yaqoob
Abstract:Introduction
Influenza is a major global health concern, with its rapid spread and mutation rate posing significant challenges in public health education and communication. Effective patient education materials (PEMs) are crucial for informed decision-making and improved health outcomes. This study evaluates the efficacy of online influenza PEMs using traditional readability tools and introduces the Contextual Health Education Readability Score (CHERS) to address the limitations of existing methods … Show more
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