Optimising the health literacy and readability assessment of written health information
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ThesisThesis type
Doctor of PhilosophyAuthor/s
Mac, Olivia AliceAbstract
This thesis critically examines readability assessment in the context of developing, revising and evaluating written health information. Using a mixed methods approach, this project aims to strengthen the evidence base regarding the effect of readability on cognitive outcomes. It will also identify a prioritised list of research questions to determine the role of readability assessment in health literate document design.This thesis critically examines readability assessment in the context of developing, revising and evaluating written health information. Using a mixed methods approach, this project aims to strengthen the evidence base regarding the effect of readability on cognitive outcomes. It will also identify a prioritised list of research questions to determine the role of readability assessment in health literate document design.
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Date
2025Rights statement
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Medicine and HealthDepartment, Discipline or Centre
Public HealthAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare