Readability, suitability, actionability and understandability of malay-language patient education materials on asthma, tuberculosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The 3 most prevalent respiratory diseases in Malaysia are asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis (TB). Patient education materials (PEMs) have been utilised to deliver information about the disease, ways manage prevent conditions. Therefore, PEMs produced must be effective. Methods: Malay language on COPD TB were assessed using Khadijah Rohani’s Readability Formula (KRRF), Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) instrument Education Tools (PEMAT) by 2 independent assessors. Results: 11 eligible found Internet with only 8 for readability assessment. Overall, 62.5% achieved recommended grade 6 level. attained a mean suitability score 74% which was categorised as superior, however failed provide summary (100%) did not use captions explain graphic (90.9%). understandability 78% lower actionability 60%. Despite high understandability, necessarily actionability. Conclusion: Majority Malay-language readable, suitable understandable Malaysians even though some improvements required produce more effective PEMs.