Abstract

The aims of this research include adapting a patient information tool for whānau (extended family) Māori needs, identifying and reviewing written information provided for the retinopathy of prematurity eye examination (ROPEE) and identifying improvements to ROPEE written information. ROPEE patient information (printed leaflets, website, app) was obtained from all tertiary neonatal intensive care units in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa). Information was reviewed using an adapted "20 good-design principles" guide and given a star rating and Flesch-Kincaid readability score to identify acceptability and usability for patients. Seven ROPEE information materials were reviewed and varied in alignment with the adapted good-design principles tool. Based on the adapted good-design principles, opportunities were identified in many aspects of the written information for improvement, including words and language, tone and meaning, content and design. The Flesch-Kincaid grade level reading scores ranged from 12-22 years reading age. Written information also did not use te reo Māori (Aotearoa Indigenous language) or extensively use Māori imagery. Opportunities exist to improve ROPEE whānau information, including making content more readable, understandable and visually appealing. Optimising the clinical information on ROPEE nationally for Aotearoa will support whānau decision making, and aligning written information with Māori (Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa) is a priority.

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