Readability and Suitability of COPD Consumer Information

Table 2

Modified Suitability Assessment.

Category	Element
(1) Content	(a) Purpose (the purpose is evident); (b) Content topics (suggests behaviors that will help solve a problem); (c) Scope (scope is limited to the purpose of objective)
(2) Literacy demand	(a) Reading grade level (reading grade level score); (b) Writing style (text is written in a conversational style and active voice); (c) Vocabulary (vocabulary uses common words); (d) Sentence construction (context is given first); (e) Advanced organizers (advanced organizers are used to tell what is next)
(3) Graphics	(a) Type of illustrations (graphics are appropriate for the communication); (b) Relevance of illustrations (illustrations provide key ideas and messages); (c) Graphic captions (graphics have a corresponding caption)
(4) Layout and type	(a) Layout (layout factors); (b) Typography (font size and style); (c) Subheading (subheadings are used)
(5) Learning stimulation and motivation	(a) Behavior (behaviors are modeled and specific); (b) Motivation (actions are achievable promoting self-efficacy)