[NIFL-HEALTH:3452] In Search of Validation of Readability and Health Literacy Tools

From: Weintraub, Debra (DWeintraub@mednet.ucla.edu)
Date: Thu Nov 15 2001 - 18:33:50 EST 

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I am looking for any validation/evaluation that has been done on
readability, health literacy, and cultural sensitivity assessment tools.
Specifically, I am interested in learning about the validation of the SAM
(Suitability Assessment of Materials), SMOG, Flesch-Kincaid test, and FOG
tests. Can anyone direct me where to find this information?
Much appreciated,
Debbie Weintraub

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