Evaluating the Readability and Quality of Online Health Information Regarding Hemifacial Microsomia

Online webpages providing information regarding HFM are too difficult for most Americans to read. The readability of online patient information should be a priority for health care providers and medical organizations that publish this information. By improving the readability and quality of online health information, patients and caregivers will better understand their condition, effectively encouraging active participation in the shared decision-making process.