Affiliation:
1. Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California Los Angeles California USA
2. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Keck School of Medicine of USC Los Angeles California USA
Abstract
AbstractOnline patient education materials (PEMs) on lymphedema surgery were assessed for quality, readability, and content. A total of 37 PEMs were identified, primarily authored by academic/medical organizations. Readability scores indicated materials were difficult to read, with an average Flesch‐Kincaid Grade Level of 10.4. PEM Assessment Tools showed acceptable understandability (72.3%) but poor actionability (28.5%). PEMs often lacked information on surgical risks, postoperative care, and long‐term follow‐up. Simplifying language and adding visual aids could improve PEM effectiveness.