Readability ease of online hearing-related information in Hindi

Diwan, Seema P.; Campbell, Rebecca J Kelly

doi:10.4103/jisha.jisha_20_18

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“…Each readability formula uses a different approach to calculate the RGL as explained in Table 4. Various drawbacks exist regarding the use of readability formulae as very few are validated (Diwan & Kelly-Campbell, 2018) and no standard for selecting readability formulae exists. The approach taken was thus to select the three most common formulae generally recommended for health care literature: the Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level (Kincaid, Fishburne, Rogers, & Chissom, 1975), The Fry (Fry, 1968) and Raygor Readability Estimate (Raygor, 1977).…”

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Readability Following Cultural and Linguistic Adaptations of an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus for Use in the United States

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Purpose An Internet-based tinnitus intervention for use in the United States could improve the provision of tinnitus-related services. Although clinical trials of such interventions were completed in Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia, their suitability for adults with tinnitus in the United States is yet to be established. The aim of this study was to improve the cultural and linguistic suitability, and lower the readability level, of an existing program for tinnitus to ensure its suitability for U.S. English- and Spanish-speaking populations. Method Guidelines for adaptation were followed and involved four phases: (a) cultural adaptations, as interventions targeted at specific cultures have been shown to improve outcomes; (b) creating Spanish materials to improve access of the materials to the large Spanish-speaking population in the United States; (c) professional review of the materials for acceptability as an intervention tool for a U.S. population; and (d) literacy-level adjustments to make the content accessible to those with lower levels of health literacy skills. Results Cultural adaptations were made by using word substitutions, changing examples, and modifying the spelling of certain words. The materials were then translated into Spanish and cross-checked. Professional review ensured suitability of the chapters. Literacy-level adjustments ensured all chapters were within the guidelines for readability grade levels below the sixth-grade level. Conclusions The previously developed tinnitus materials were revised to adhere to best practice guidelines and ensure cultural suitability for adults with tinnitus in the United States. As it is also available in Spanish, members of the large Hispanic community also have access to the intervention in their first language. Further studies should determine whether these changes improve patients' self-efficacy, engagement, and motivation to complete the intervention.

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Quality, Readability, and Suitability of Hearing Health-Related Materials: A Descriptive Review

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Objectives The objective of this descriptive review was to determine the quality, readability, and suitability of ear and hearing health information and materials for patients and their significant others. Method A literature search was conducted between August 2018 and April 2019 in the databases CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, and PsychInfo. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to shortlist studies. Data regarding quality, suitability, and readability were extracted from the included studies. Data were assessed qualitatively. Results There were 34 studies included in this review. Of those, eight examined quality, 33 assessed readability, and four investigated the suitability of materials. The range of materials assessed included diagnostic reports, patient education materials (PEMs), patient-reported outcome measures, and websites. Quality elements were examined in studies focusing on website information. Findings indicated that most websites were of poor quality. Suitability was examined in studies focusing on PEMs such as hearing aid user guides. Findings indicated that most of the existing materials were not suitable for the intended populations. The reading grade level of information across all four categories was found to be higher than the recommended fifth or sixth reading grade level for health-related materials. Revisions of some diagnostic reports and PEMs showed that improvements are possible. Conclusions This review suggests that ear- and hearing-related materials generally have lower quality and suitability with higher readability (more difficult to read). Development of materials that are suitable, of high quality, and at the appropriate readability levels is required to improve accessibility of ear- and hearing-related materials.

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Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes of Caregivers Regarding Hearing Impairment among Children at Minia City

Mohammed

Hossein

Ahmed

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Minia Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Hearing impairment is a partial or total inability to hear. A deaf person has little to no hearing. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears, it can affect the ability of children to learn spoken language. Aim: The study aimed to assess of knowledge and attitudes of caregivers regarding hearing impairment among children at Minia City. Study design: A cross sectional descriptive design used to conduct in this study. Subject: Random cluster sample of 268 caregivers. Setting: This study was carried out at Alamel School for the Deaf and Hearing impairment at Minia city. Tools: Two tools was utilized in this study, first tool was an interviewing structured questionnaires sheet was contained two parts: Part 1: Socio-demographic characteristics about caregivers and such as age, sex and residence. Part II: Assess caregivers" knowledge, about hearing impairment that includes definition, causes, symptoms, consequences and management of hearing impairment and second tool was attitude scale. Results: The results show that 86.5% of children suffer from hearing problem less than one year. Regarding knowledge about symptoms & signs, 58% of caregivers didn't know about screen test for early detection hearing loss. There is highly statistically significant difference as regard the level of caregiver"s knowledge in relation to residence. There is positive attitude of caregiver regarding hearing impaired child can be manageable if helped and supported. Conclusion: More than half of caregiver didn't have enough knowledge about hearing impairment. There is highly statistically significant difference as regard the level of knowledge of caregiver"s relation to residence, also there is positive attitude of caregiver regarding hearing impaired children. Recommendations: The study recommended providing health education for caregivers about hearing impairment among children at Minia city and investigating the effect of caregivers" knowledge about hearing impairment among children

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Readability ease of online hearing-related information in Hindi

Cited by 3 publications

References 64 publications

Readability Following Cultural and Linguistic Adaptations of an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus for Use in the United States

Readability Following Cultural and Linguistic Adaptations of an Internet-Based Intervention for Tinnitus for Use in the United States

Quality, Readability, and Suitability of Hearing Health-Related Materials: A Descriptive Review

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes of Caregivers Regarding Hearing Impairment among Children at Minia City

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