Assessment of the readability of online orthodontic educational resources related to ‘orthodontic treatment’: A cross-sectional study

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dc.authorscopusid58181938300
dc.authorscopusid57221712376
dc.authorscopusid57191665957
dc.authorscopusid56081577600
dc.authorscopusid57214914029
dc.authorscopusid24821937700
dc.authorscopusid57190170894
dc.contributor.authorUzunçıbuk H.
dc.contributor.authorMarrapodi M.M.
dc.contributor.authorGökulu G.
dc.contributor.authorAlansari R.A.
dc.contributor.authorRonsivalle V.
dc.contributor.authorCicciù M.
dc.contributor.authorMinervini G.
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-12T10:25:11Z
dc.date.available2024-06-12T10:25:11Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractObjective: In the digital age, the internet has become a primary source for patient education in orthodontics. However, the effectiveness of these online resources largely depends on their readability and comprehensibility. The main aim of our research was to assess the readability of the ten most popular websites dedicated to orthodontic treatment. Additionally, we aimed to ascertain the educational level required to comprehend the information provided on these websites. Materials and Methods: The selection of the top 10 patient-centric English language websites was conducted through a search query for "orthodontic treatment" on the Google Chrome browser. The assessment of text readability was conducted by employing six different readability indices, The readability formulas website (https://readabilityformulas.com) was utilized as a resource for this purpose. Results: The researchers calculated the average Flesch Reading Ease index score to be 58.60, with a standard deviation of 10.17. According to GFI, these websites necessitate an average of 12.52 years of formal education, with a standard variation of 2.15, in order to aid understanding. The mean grade level was found to be 10.40, with a standard deviation of 1.90. Conclusion: Our research indicates that internet resources are crucial in orthodontic education for Generation Z, serving as a platform for efficient learning, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic in creating a general knowledge a level of moderate-complexity. Orthodontic professionals and website developers should be encouraged to consider the readability of their content to ensure it meets the needs of a diverse patient population. However, the utilization of internet information should not be regarded as a comprehensive replacement for a comprehensive treatment process. © 2024 The Author(s)en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1053/j.sodo.2024.01.015
dc.identifier.issn1073-8746
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85187568499en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1053/j.sodo.2024.01.015
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14551/16226
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherW.B. Saundersen_US
dc.relation.ispartofSeminars in Orthodonticsen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectE-Health; Generation Z; Orthodontic Education; Orthodontic Treatment; Readabilityen_US
dc.titleAssessment of the readability of online orthodontic educational resources related to ‘orthodontic treatment’: A cross-sectional studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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