Objectives
The aim of this study is to analyze the readability levels and content adequacy of patient
information texts available on the internet regarding apicoectomy.
Material and Methods
In the Google search (Google LLC, Mountain View, California, USA) using the keywords
'kök ucu ameliyatı,' the first 60 websites were examined. The patient information
and education texts in Turkish were included. The obtained patient information
texts were evaluated according to the Ateşman Readability Index. Additionally, it was
assessed whether the text contents provided sufficient information about apical resection.
The SPSS 23 statistical package program was used for data analysis. Within the
scope of the study, the normal distribution of the data was calculated using the Kolmogorov-
Smirnov test.
Results
Among the 60 websites, 50 met the inclusion criteria. It was understood that the texts
examined within the scope of the study were of medium difficulty according to the
Ateşman Readability Index (57.80 ± 7.49). 82% of readers have moderate reading
difficulties. When the readability levels of the texts were examined according to the
grade levels, it was determined that the highest rate was at the 11th-12th grade level,
with 46%
Conclusion
The study findings revealed that the readability of patient information texts available
on Turkish websites was at a moderate level. It was determined that the content of the
examined websites generally provided sufficient information regarding apical surgery.
However, it was observed that these texts might be difficult to fully comprehend, particularly
for the general public and patients. Therefore, it is recommended that patient
information texts be prepared using simpler, clearer, and more easily understandable
language.