The 15th Workshop on Visual Analytics in Healthcare (VAHC 2024)

Developing a Visual Analytics Tool to Explore the Readability Levels of Health-related Documents

Himaja Chintalapalli, Anunita Nattam and Danny T.Y. Wu

Abstract: For healthcare information to be accessible to a wide range of people, readability assessment is essential. This study aims to develop a visual analytics tool to streamline the readability analysis process. By synthesizing existing research, essentially analytical topics were found, and an R-Shiny application was created. With this application, users can compare readability assessments, examine distributions, enter data, and assess group and overall grade level variations. In addition to being a useful tool for researchers, this standardized approach facilitates efficient communication in healthcare settings. Future work includes formative evaluation and cloud-based deployment.

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