Readability and suitability assessment of educational materials in promoting
the quality of life for postmenopausal women

Morowatisharifabad, Mohammad Ali; Yoshany, Nooshin; Sharma, Manoj; Bahri, Narjes; Jambarsang, Sara

doi:10.5114/pm.2020.97850

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“…SAM evaluation can pinpoint specific strengths or deficiencies in educational materials or compare different education materials for specific patient populations and suggest areas of improvement or refinement [ 16 ]. This method of scoring has not been applied in the pediatric heart failure context but in other pediatric contexts [ 17 , 18 ]. The original SAM scoring tool was developed by Doak et al [ 16 ] and was subsequently adapted with permission by Smith [ 19 ].…”

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Multimedia Knowledge Translation Tools for Parents About Childhood Heart Failure: Environmental Scan

Cunningham¹,

Sung²,

Benoit³

et al. 2022

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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Background Childhood heart failure is a factor in many hospital admissions each year. It can impose a steep learning curve for parents who need to learn the key information to care for their child at home. In this study, we conducted an environmental scan to identify and assess web-based knowledge translation tools about childhood heart failure for parent audiences developed within North America. Objective The aim of this study is to inventory tools publicly available to parents about childhood heart failure from popular web-based venues, assess how each tool communicates health information, and explore how they were developed. Methods Our search strategy included two commonly used multimedia-based platforms: two app stores (Google Play and Apple App Store) and one search engine (Advanced Google Search). Common search terms were used, and results were uploaded to Microsoft Excel for screening between 2 reviewers. The inclusion criteria for the tools were as follows: content focused on educating parents about their child’s heart failure, developed in the English language, and originating within Canada and the United States. A total of 2 reviewers screened the app store and internet search results for relevant tools. Each tool was assessed using the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), a validated tool that objectively assesses the suitability of how health information is communicated to a particular audience. Key informants who were involved in tool development were identified and invited for a qualitative interview using a semistructured format to provide data about the development process. Key themes were identified in the semistructured interview process. Results Frequencies and SAM percent ratings of eligible tools were reported. No apps exist for parents relating to pediatric heart failure. Overall, 17 relevant internet tools were identified, and their suitability was assessed for the parent audience. Most tools scored well in layout and type, but they scored lower in readability and graphics. Qualitative interviews with key informants revealed three key themes: timely and introductory knowledge, credible and trustworthy knowledge, and challenges and evolution in knowledge. Conclusions This is the first environmental scan looking for parent tools relating to childhood heart failure in Canada and the United States. Findings from this study reveal that there are no apps on this topic and there is a small number of tools for parents on the internet (n=17). Using the SAM, no tools scored in the superior range, and further work in knowledge translation strategies needs to be done in this area to improve more effective education to parents and caregivers who have a child with heart failure. These findings will inform the development of a new resource on children’s heart failure that targets parents and caregiver audiences.

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confidence: 99%

Multimedia Knowledge Translation Tools for Parents About Childhood Heart Failure: Environmental Scan

Cunningham¹,

Sung²,

Benoit³

et al. 2022

JMIR Pediatr Parent

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“…According to the studies, the menopausal age was 46/8 ± 7/8 years 3 . Topics searched in these articles include: attitude 4,9,10 ( n = 3, 13.04%), experiences of menopause, 11–13 ( n = 3, 13.04%), social support, 6,10 ( n = 2, 8.6%), psychological effects, 2,13,14 ( n = 3, 13.04%), sexual disorder, 15,16 ( n = 2, 8.6%), quality of life 7,17–21 . ( n = 6, 26.08%), and lifestyle 6,21–23 ( n = 4, 17.3%).…”

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“…6 Similar results in 31 premenopausal and 36 post-menopausal studies in Spain also revealed that individuals who used coping strategies instead of avoidance strategies compatible better with life changes caused by menopause. 18 According to this review, education has a huge impact on menopausal compatibility and decreases annoying experiences, 6,7,20,22,24,25,32 and improves menopausal health. 4,10 Rotem et al demonstrated that giving efficient and updated information to postmenopausal women may improve their compatibility and ability to adapt menopause.…”

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Adopting strategies with menopausal experiences: A systematic review

Khandehroo,

Peyman,

Mahdizadeh

et al. 2024

Health Science Reports

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Background and AimsMenopause is one of the most significant stages in women's life. It is accompanied by many complications and a serious challenge. This study aimed to assess the menopause experiences of Iranian women and compatibility strategies.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), Scopus, Ovid, and the Iranian Clinical Trial Registry and Magiran, SID, from January 1990 to January 2021.ResultsPsychological effects, sexual disorders, physical problems, bone pain, insomnia, fatigue, and hot flashes are all menopause experiences. Cultural factors, lifestyle, social factors, education level, employment and economic status, marital status, and the number of pregnancies and births can influence this experience. It is important that menopausal women are aware how menopausal compatibility and prepare for this period. Many factors have affected menopausal adopting strategies. Negative emotions, negative attitudes, worry, and anxiety, and their psychological effects exacerbate the annoying experiences of menopause and decelerate menopausal adoption.ConclusionsSocial support and educational intervention were the practical menopausal adopting strategies. It will guarantee the health of menopausal women in the last third of their lives.

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“…The readability and appropriateness of the educational content were also assessed, and the results are available in a study published in the journal of Menopause Review/Przegląd Menopauzalny. 31 The educational content was prepared using valid and up-to-date scientific sources (the Australian, American, and British Menopause Society website, related textbooks and articles, and Ministry of Health guidelines). Table 1 tabulates the lesson plan of the training program sessions.…”

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Effect of the fourth generation multi-theory model intervention on the quality of life in Iranian postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial

et al. 2021

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Objectives Menopause is a natural part of women’s lives and is associated with a series of complications that can impair their quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the effect of specific educational interventions on the quality of life among postmenopausal women. Methods This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 80 menopausal women who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were selected through the multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The participants were randomly allocated to either the control or intervention group (40 per group). The intervention comprised 5 × 45-min educational sessions based on the Multi-Theory Model on the predetermined days of the week. The scores of the quality of life level were collected at baseline, immediately, and 3 months after the intervention using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire (MENQOL). The control group received a health advice. Results Analysis of variance of repeated measures showed a significant interaction between time and intervention. The comparison between the mean score of quality of life of the “before,” “immediately after intervention,” and “3 months after the intervention” showed a significant difference between the two groups. The intervention group quality of life improved significantly as the intervention went on compared to the control group. Conclusion Structured simple educational programs based on the Multi-Theory Model could be used as a simple and noninvasive intervention that help menopausal women improve their quality of life through menopausal symptoms relief. Further interventions with larger trials may be required to confirm these findings.

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Readability and suitability assessment of educational materials in promoting the quality of life for postmenopausal women

Cited by 8 publications

References 23 publications

Multimedia Knowledge Translation Tools for Parents About Childhood Heart Failure: Environmental Scan

Multimedia Knowledge Translation Tools for Parents About Childhood Heart Failure: Environmental Scan

Adopting strategies with menopausal experiences: A systematic review

Effect of the fourth generation multi-theory model intervention on the quality of life in Iranian postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial

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