Open AccessTypeface legibility of patient information leaflets intended for community-dwelling seniors
Author(s) -
Adriana J Chubaty,
Cheryl A Sadowski,
Anita Carrie
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afp065
Subject(s) - medicine , typeface , legibility , pharmacy , family medicine , health information , gerontology , health care , advertising , art , economics , business , visual arts , economic growth
here are guidelines available from a number of countries and organisations regarding the design of written information, as appropriate design is essential for effective communication. The design of leaflets should be evaluated, as written information that does not adhere to guidelines may not be effective for seniors.
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