Readability of patient education materials for lumbar disc replacement

PEM readability is a crucial part of the patient care experience, and the current readability of lumbar disc replacement PEMs is not at an acceptable level. Given their current state, PEMs can make it difficult for a sizable proportion of the general population to comprehend the nature of their medical condition and how to appropriately treat it.

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Journal of Spine Surgery
Published
2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.21037/jss-25-50
Primary Topic
Innovations in Medical Education
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Readability of patient education materials for lumbar disc replacement

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Readability of patient education materials for lumbar disc replacement

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Abstract

PEM readability is a crucial part of the patient care experience, and the current readability of lumbar disc replacement PEMs is not at an acceptable level. Given their current state, PEMs can make it difficult for a sizable proportion of the general population to comprehend the nature of their medical condition and how to appropriately treat it.

Journal of Spine SurgeryVol. 11(3)
University of Miami (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 67%
Innovations in Medical Education
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