Patient literacy brochure- Calculate using SMOG formula
Use the SMOG tool to evaluate a patient education material. Read and study the SMOG tool. Pick a short
patient education material such as brochures, pamphlets are good to use. Use the SMOG tool to evaluate the
material by circle or highlight polysyllable words, calculate the grade level, give suggestions on how the
material can be improved and suitable for more patients. Is the result expected? What is your thought about
the result?
Post everything here and bring your work to class for discussion.
Scan or picture of your work and post are acceptable here.
Rubric:
Identify polysyllable words correctly 1 point
Correct calculation according to the SMOG 2 points
Personal input about the results 2 points
Use this material https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pdfs/library/steps-to-stay-heatlhy-h.pdf
Sample Solution
