EVALUATION OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF TURKISH WEBSITES PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SMILE DESIGN

Yunus Emre Özden; Ender Kazazoğlu

Makale detayları

EVALUATION OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF TURKISH WEBSITES PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SMILE DESIGN

Yazarlar:

Yunus Emre Özden | Ender Kazazoğlu

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Prosthodontics

Dergi:

Clinical Dentistry and Research Vol.49 Issue 2, pp.81-88

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357202

pISSN:

2146-3972

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Background and Aims: Ensuring the accessibility of health information is essential for patient education and informed decision-making. The readability of online resources plays a critical role, particularly in elective aesthetic procedures such as smile design. The aim of this study was to evaluate the readability levels of Turkish online texts related to smile design and to determine their suitability for patient education. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 websites were identified by searching the Turkish term for smile design on the first 12 pages of Google search results. Academic articles, membership-restricted websites, content consisting solely of images or videos, and duplicate sites were excluded. The Ateşman Readability Index was employed to assess the readability of the texts. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and group differences were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The mean Ateşman Readability Index score was 55.43  8.27, classifying the online texts as moderately difficult to read. A statistically significant difference in readability scores was observed among different types of institutions p0.05. Specifically, texts published by universities and private hospitals demonstrated readability levels more suitable for individuals with lower educational backgrounds, whereas those from dental polyclinics and private clinics required a higher educational level for comprehension. Conclusion: The readability levels of Turkish online texts on smile design are not fully aligned with the general populations average educational level. This discrepancy may hinder patients ability to comprehend relevant information, potentially affecting informed decision-making. To enhance accessibility and the effectiveness of patient education, it is recommended that health authorities and professional organizations revise and simplify online materials concerning smile design.

 Background and Aims: Ensuring the accessibility of health information is essential for patient education and informed decision-making. The readability of online resources plays a critical role, particularly in elective aesthetic procedures such as smile design. The aim of this study was to evaluate the readability levels of Turkish online texts related to smile design and to determine their suitability for patient education. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 websites were identified by searching the Turkish term for smile design on the first 12 pages of Google search results. Academic articles, membership-restricted websites, content consisting solely of images or videos, and duplicate sites were excluded. The Ateşman Readability Index was employed to assess the readability of the texts. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and group differences were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The mean Ateşman Readability Index score was 55.43  8.27, classifying the online texts as moderately difficult to read. A statistically significant difference in readability scores was observed among different types of institutions p0.05. Specifically, texts published by universities and private hospitals demonstrated readability levels more suitable for individuals with lower educational backgrounds, whereas those from dental polyclinics and private clinics required a higher educational level for comprehension. Conclusion: The readability levels of Turkish online texts on smile design are not fully aligned with the general populations average educational level. This discrepancy may hinder patients ability to comprehend relevant information, potentially affecting informed decision-making. To enhance accessibility and the effectiveness of patient education, it is recommended that health authorities and professional organizations revise and simplify online materials concerning smile design.

 Background and Aims: Ensuring the accessibility of health information is essential for patient education and informed decision-making. The readability of online resources plays a critical role, particularly in elective aesthetic procedures such as smile design. The aim of this study was to evaluate the readability levels of Turkish online texts related to smile design and to determine their suitability for patient education. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 websites were identified by searching the Turkish term for smile design on the first 12 pages of Google search results. Academic articles, membership-restricted websites, content consisting solely of images or videos, and duplicate sites were excluded. The Ateşman Readability Index was employed to assess the readability of the texts. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and group differences were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The mean Ateşman Readability Index score was 55.43  8.27, classifying the online texts as moderately difficult to read. A statistically significant difference in readability scores was observed among different types of institutions p0.05. Specifically, texts published by universities and private hospitals demonstrated readability levels more suitable for individuals with lower educational backgrounds, whereas those from dental polyclinics and private clinics required a higher educational level for comprehension. Conclusion: The readability levels of Turkish online texts on smile design are not fully aligned with the general populations average educational level. This discrepancy may hinder patients ability to comprehend relevant information, potentially affecting informed decision-making. To enhance accessibility and the effectiveness of patient education, it is recommended that health authorities and professional organizations revise and simplify online materials concerning smile design.

 Background and Aims: Ensuring the accessibility of health information is essential for patient education and informed decision-making. The readability of online resources plays a critical role, particularly in elective aesthetic procedures such as smile design. The aim of this study was to evaluate the readability levels of Turkish online texts related to smile design and to determine their suitability for patient education. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 websites were identified by searching the Turkish term for smile design on the first 12 pages of Google search results. Academic articles, membership-restricted websites, content consisting solely of images or videos, and duplicate sites were excluded. The Ateşman Readability Index was employed to assess the readability of the texts. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and group differences were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: The mean Ateşman Readability Index score was 55.43  8.27, classifying the online texts as moderately difficult to read. A statistically significant difference in readability scores was observed among different types of institutions p0.05. Specifically, texts published by universities and private hospitals demonstrated readability levels more suitable for individuals with lower educational backgrounds, whereas those from dental polyclinics and private clinics required a higher educational level for comprehension. Conclusion: The readability levels of Turkish online texts on smile design are not fully aligned with the general populations average educational level. This discrepancy may hinder patients ability to comprehend relevant information, potentially affecting informed decision-making. To enhance accessibility and the effectiveness of patient education, it is recommended that health authorities and professional organizations revise and simplify online materials concerning smile design.

Makale detayları

EVALUATION OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF TURKISH WEBSITES PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SMILE DESIGN

Yazarlar:

Yunus Emre Özden | Ender Kazazoğlu

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Prosthodontics

Dergi:

Clinical Dentistry and Research Vol.49 Issue 2, pp.81-88

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357202

pISSN:

2146-3972

Online Health Information

Readability

Smile Design.

Sayı

Makale detayları

EVALUATION OF THE READABILITY LEVELS OF TURKISH WEBSITES PROVIDING INFORMATION ON SMILE DESIGN

Yazarlar: Yunus Emre Özden | Ender Kazazoğlu

Yayıncı: Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar: Prosthodontics

Dergi: Clinical Dentistry and Research Vol.49 Issue 2, pp.81-88

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357202

pISSN: 2146-3972

Online Health Information

Readability

Smile Design.

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Yunus Emre Özden | Ender Kazazoğlu

Yayıncı:

Hacettepe University

Ana Başlıklar:

Prosthodontics

Dergi:

Clinical Dentistry and Research Vol.49 Issue 2, pp.81-88

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357202

pISSN:

2146-3972