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Readability of PEM as Assessed by Grade Level Using SMOG and Flesch-Kincaid
| PEM | SMOG | Flesch-Kincaid | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Easy-to-Read | Standard | Easy-to-Read | |
| Depression | 11.25 | 7.5 | 9 | 4.9 |
| Type 2 diabetes | 10.5 | 8.25 | 7.65 | 5.18 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 9.5 | - | 6.95 | - |
| Hypertension | 9 | 7.25 | 6.35 | 4.85 |
| Back pain | 8.25 | 6 | 4.96 | 3.05 |
| Average | 9.70 | 7.25 | 6.98 | 4.50 |
Note. PEM = patient education materials; SMOG = Simple Measure of Gobbledygook.
