Table 2 Endorsement of PEMAT items, selected resources (n = 49)
PEMAT item | n endorsed | n eligible (denominator)a | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Understandabilityb | 42 | 49 | 85.7 |
Content | |||
Makes its purpose completely evident | 44 | 49 | 89.8 |
No distracting information or content | 31 | 40 | 77.5 |
Word Choice and Style | |||
Common, everyday language | 48 | 49 | 98.0 |
Medical terms are defined and used only to familiarise readers | 46 | 49 | 93.9 |
Active voice | 47 | 49 | 95.9 |
Use of Numbers | |||
Numbers are clear and easy to understand | 20 | 23 | 87.0 |
Does not expect readers to do calculation | 39 | 40 | 97.5 |
Organisation | |||
Information is broken down into short sections | 32 | 43 | 74.4 |
Sections have informative headers | 43 | 43 | 100.0 |
Presents information in a logical sequence | 49 | 49 | 100.0 |
Provides a summary | 12 | 43 | 27.9 |
Layout & Design | |||
Uses visual cues on key points | 41 | 42 | 97.6 |
Text on screen is easy to read | 7 | 7 | 100.0 |
Allows user to hear the words clearly | 5 | 5 | 100.0 |
Use of Visual Aids | |||
Uses visual aids whenever possible | 13 | 40 | 32.5 |
Visual aids reinforce rather than distract | 12 | 13 | 92.3 |
Visual aids have clear titles and captions | 12 | 12 | 100.0 |
Visual aids are clear and uncluttered | 33 | 34 | 97.1 |
Tables are simple with short, clear role and column headings | 9 | 9 | 100.0 |
Actionabilityb | 26 | 49 | 53.1 |
Identifies at least one action for the user | 49 | 49 | 100.0 |
Addresses the user directly | 49 | 49 | 100.0 |
Breaks down actions into explicit steps | 45 | 49 | 91.8 |
Provides tangible tools whenever it could help | 15 | 40 | 37.5 |
Instructions and examples for calculations | 0 | 2 | 0.0 |
Explains how to use the charts, diagrams etc | 8 | 10 | 80.0 |
Use visual aids whenever possible to help users act on instructions | 10 | 40 | 25.0 |