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Are instructions for over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy products readable?

April 26, 2017instructions nicotine over-the-counter products readable replacement therapy

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Are instructions for over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy products readable?

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OBJECTIVE: To examine readability characteristics of step-by-step directions presented in “How to Use” sections of over-the-counter (OTC) nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products. METHODS: Step-by-step directions of all (n=6) currently available OTC NRTs were assessed on reading grade level, text point size, dimensions, and illustrations. RESULTS: The mean readability was at grade level 10.5+/-0.8, whereas the average text point size was 9.2+/-1.3. Two OTC NRT products provided illustrations to supplement step-by-step directions. CONCLUSION: As currently presented, the readability characteristics of “How to Use” sections of OTC NRTs do not facilitate consumer understanding.