Patient Communication Tools: CDC Clear Communication Index and PEMAT Patient Education Material Assessment Tool

[Annette McKinnon]

1. From the CDC

The CDC Clear Communication Index (CCI) - Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CCI assesses public communication materials. Available at: The CDC Clear Communication Index | The CDC Clear Communication Index | Centers for Disease Ccntrol and Prevention

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The CDC Clear Communication Index | The CDC Clear Communication Index	Centers for Disease Ccntrol and Prevention The Clear Communication Index (Index) provides a set of research-based criteria to develop and assess public communication products. View this on Cdc >

2. 1. The Patient Education Material Assessment Tool (PEMAT) - Developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the PEMAT measures both whether the material is understandable and actionable. Available at: The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and User's Guide

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The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and User's Guide The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) is a systematic method to evaluate and compare the understandability and actionability of patient education materials. It is designed as a guide to help determine whether patients will be able to understand and act on information. Separate tools are available for use with print and audiovisual materials. View this on Ahrq >