Evaluating the readability and comprehension of patient education materials for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) available online

Nagoor Shaik, Ugochukwu C Nweke, Meenakshi Jolly, Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, Graduate Medical College, Rush University, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry-Behavioral Sciences, Rush University

Lupus: An International Journal

Published online on June 08, 2026

Abstract

Lupus, Volume 35, Issue 9, Page 939-947, August 2026.
ObjectiveWe evaluated the reading & comprehension levels of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patient educational materials (PEMs) available online, from both nonprofit and for-profit organizations.MethodsWe analyzed PEMs from four nonprofit ...