{"id":2077,"date":"2025-03-26T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:50:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/communication-sciences-disorders\/?page_id=2077"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:16:25","slug":"explain-lab","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/communication-sciences-disorders\/explain-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Examining Patient-Provider Language and Interactions in Healthcare (EXPLAIN) Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743080527743{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/communication-sciences-disorders\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_755717800.jpg?id=2111) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527858038636{padding-right: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeTitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tExamining Patient-Provider Language and Interactions in Healthcare (EXPLAIN) Lab\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeSubtitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\tUCF Communication Sciences and Disorders\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478285673{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fecb2f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478351304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478366376{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\t\t<nav class=\"sections-menu-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar navbar-toggleable-md navbar-light bg-primary sections-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"navbar-toggler collapsed ml-auto\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sections-menu\" aria-controls=\"#sections-menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-text\">Skip to Section<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar-collapse collapse\" id=\"sections-menu\" data-selector=\".auto-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav navbar-nav\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2VjdGlvbiUyMGlkJTNEJTIyb3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmF1dG8tc2VjdGlvbiUyMiUyMGRhdGEtc2VjdGlvbi1saW5rLXRpdGxlJTNEJTIyT3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjByb2xlJTNEJTIycmVnaW9uJTIyJTIwYXJpYS1sYWJlbCUzRCUyMk92ZXJ2aWV3JTIyJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;my-5 py-4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1530030921264{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1743702985607{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]The Examining Patient-Provider Language and Interactions in Healthcare (EXPLAIN) Lab is dedicated to advancing health literacy and patient-provider communication through research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. 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This study evaluates if materials provided to AAC users and their care partners conform to Plain Language guidelines recommended by health literacy experts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Readability and Quality of Online Patient Education Information about Dementia<br \/>\n<\/strong>This project is being conducted by CSD graduate student Lily Taczak-Miller. This study examines the readability and quality of online patient education information about dementia.<\/p>\n<p><b>Advanced Bionics Answers UCF Researchers\u2019 Call for Action with Health Literacy Collaboration<br \/>\n<\/b>The UCF hearing health literacy research team consisting of Jennifer D. La Scala, M.A., Janel L. Cosby, Au.D, Ph.D., CCC-A, Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, and Richard I. Zraick, Ph.D., CCC-SLP,\u00a0 is collaborating with cochlear implant manufacturer Advanced Bionics in their commitment to advancing global access to hearing healthcare. 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The forum, the first of its kind on this topic, will feature an assortment of articles and is expected to be published in early Spring 2027.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Collaborators&#8221; title_align=&#8221;separator_align_left&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; style=&#8221;double&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#aaaaaa&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759781919280{margin-right: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;margin-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/communication.ucf.edu\/person\/ann-miller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ann N. Miller, Ph.D<\/a>. \u2013 Collaborator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouristate.edu\/SHCP\/CSD\/profile-display.aspx?p=BonnieSlavych\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnie K. Slavych, Ph.D<\/a>., CCC-SLP &#8211; Collaborator<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"LPlnk\" title=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealthprofessions.uams.edu%2Fresearch%2Fpeople%2Fsamuel-atcherson%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdjanosik%40ucf.edu%7C784daaf74dea44c733dc08dd64182b04%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638776777145902211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VbRYGGoEr3qiYIiMY%2BAyzrNc5H5Fzkkp4PUCScbXGAk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealthprofessions.uams.edu%2Fresearch%2Fpeople%2Fsamuel-atcherson%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cdjanosik%40ucf.edu%7C784daaf74dea44c733dc08dd64182b04%7Cbb932f15ef3842ba91fcf3c59d5dd1f1%7C0%7C0%7C638776777145902211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VbRYGGoEr3qiYIiMY%2BAyzrNc5H5Fzkkp4PUCScbXGAk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-outlook-id=\"9fa160ab-045a-4dfc-9d19-0b1ab02dd73d\">Samuel R. 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In addition to contributing to collective body of knowledge in a given field, presenting original data at conferences is a fun way for the lab&#8217;s students to enhance their self-confidence and network with other scientists.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill_content_area=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2026&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2026&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clevenger, K., Slavych, B.K., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2026). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifescience.net\/publications\/1970282\/improving-the-readability-of-spasmodic-dysphonia-p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improving the readability of spasmodic dysphonia patient education materials using ChatGPT-4o Mini: A cross-sectional study<\/a>. Journal of Voice.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Slavych, B.K., Tumminello, T., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2026). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/403883489_Readability_of_Dysphagia-Related_Patient-Reported_Outcome_Measures_An_Update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Readability of dysphagia-related patient-reported outcome measures an update<\/a>. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div role=\"presentation\">Watson, C., Atcherson, S.R., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2026). <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/41730125\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Readability and Comprehensibility of Tinnitus PROMs: Application of the Evaluative Linguistic Framework for Questionnaires (ELF-Q)<\/a>. Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2025&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2025&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Phillips, A. &amp; Zraick, R.I.\u00a0(2025).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.asha.org\/doi\/10.1044\/2025_PERSP-25-00059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Readability of audiology-related patient education materials on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association website<\/a>. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups<\/li>\n<li>Miller, A.N, Zraick, R.I., Patel, S.,\u00a0Jeanjaquet, D.G., &amp; Knox, D. (2025).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/394436939_Readability_and_Actionability_of_Information_Presented_on_a_University_Communication_Disorders_Clinic_Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Readability and actionability of information presented on a university communication disorders clinic website<\/a>.\u00a0Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups.<\/li>\n<li>Miller, A., Gawaskar, S., Duvuuri, V.N.S., Zraick, R.I., Soltani, K.,\u00a0 Patel, O., Knox, D. (in press, 2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.61403\/2689-6443.1375\">Evaluating an intervention to lower health literacy demand of graduate student clinician cover letters to patients<\/a>. Teaching and Learning in Communication Disorders, 9 (1).<\/li>\n<li>Slavych, B. K., Oliver, C., McIntyre, N. S., &amp; Zraick, R. I. (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/00178969251328913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online resources and educational materials relating to autism spectrum disorder<\/a>.\u00a0<i>Health Education Journal<\/i><em>, 84(5), 558-573.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2024&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2024&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Slavych, B.K., Atcherson, S.R., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2024). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1044\/2024_PERSP-23-00167\">Using ChatGPT to improve health communication and plain language writing for students in communication sciences and disorders<\/a> Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2023&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2023&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Schellhase, K.C., McIntosh, A.A., Jennings-Collier, I.I.A., Dininny, M.D., Zraick, R.I., &amp; Mangum, L.C. (2023). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1123\/ijatt.2023-0029\">Readability of postconcussion home care instructions<\/a>. International Journal of Athletic Training and Therapy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2022&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2022&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>La Scala, J.D., Zraick, R.I., Rosa-Lugo, L.I. &amp; Cosby, J.L. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1044\/2022_AJA-22-00048\">Readability of cochlear implant brochures: A potential factor in parent decision-making<\/a>. American Journal of Audiology.<\/li>\n<li>Steiner, S., Slavych, K., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00455-022-10524-3\">Assessment of online patient education material about dysphagia<\/a>. Dysphagia.<\/li>\n<li>Quintero, S., Zraick, R.I., Rosa-Lugo, L.I., La Scala, J.D. (in press, 2022). Readability of IDEA Part B procedural safeguards notices written in Spanish. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools.<\/li>\n<li>Noblin, A.M., Zraick, R.I., Miller, A.N., Schmidt-Owens, M., Deichen, M., Tran, K., &amp; Patel, R. (in press, 2022). Readability and suitability of information presented on a university health center website. Perspectives in Health Information Management, 19, 4.<\/li>\n<li>Miller, A.N., Bharathan, A., Duvuuri, V.N.S., Navas, V., Luceno, L., Zraick, R.I., Atmakuri, S., Schmidt-Owens, M., Deichen, M., Owens, T., &amp; Thrash, K. (2022). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.pec.2021.08.018\">Use of seven types of medical jargon by male and female primary care providers at a university health center<\/a>. 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(2021). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jfludis.2020.105824\">Quality and readability of internet information about stuttering<\/a>. Journal of Fluency Disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Earlier&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;Earlier&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Gray, S.A., Zraick, R.I., &amp; Atcherson, S.R. (2019). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1044\/2018_LSHSS-18-0057\">Readability of IDEA part B procedural safeguards: an update<\/a>. Language, Speech and Hearing Services in the Schools.<\/li>\n<li>Nicholson, N.N., Atcherson, S.R., Martin, P., Spragins, M.G., Schlagenhauf, L., &amp; Zraick, R.I. (2016). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.15142\/T36C7N\">Readability, user-friendliness, and key content analysis of newborn hearing screening brochures<\/a>. 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