The aim of this literature review is to explore and identify methods for effective communication of pathology results for all consumers, and then specifically for CALD consumers. The aim is also to identify the evidence relating to the style (text layout) of pathology reports and the impact that this has on enhancing communication, understanding and readability. In addition, the criteria for the literature review were determined as follows using the setting population intervention comparison and evaluation (SPICE) approach:
Table 1: The criteria for the literature review using the setting population intervention comparison and evaluation (SPICE) approach
| Category | Response | Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| setting | pathology; healthcare | pathology, healthcare, medical |
| population | medical/scientifically capable readers | pathologists, oncologists, clinicians |
| intervention | format/layout | format, layout, design, configuration, user views, aesthetic, typography, legibility |
| comparison | compared with existing report formats | patient reports; pathology reports; cancer reports; medical reports |
| evaluation | speed to acquire information & accuracy/comprehension | readability, accuracy, speed, comprehension, communication, eye tracking, eye movement, cognitive psychology |