Table 5. Comprehension Scores on Three Selected Breast Cancer Indicators (N=72).

Indicator	Mean Comprehension Score	Percent Scoring Low on Comprehension
Lumpectomy	1.56	54.2
Quality of Life	1.63	50.0
5-Year Survival	1.95	27.8

NOTE: 1 = low comprehension; 3=adequate comprehension.

SOURCE: Hibbard, J.H., Jewett, J.J., University of Oregon, Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, and Sofaer, S., George Washington University Medical Center, 1996.