Published in the Red Journal, this study examined the quality and readability of the Internet for online health resources (OHR) about proton radiotherapy (PRT).

This study found that the volume of search on "proton therapy" increased by an average of 2.0% each year for the last 15 years, however PRT websites require reading levels much higher than currently recommended, making PRT OHR less accessible to the average patient. High quality online resources at the appropriate reading level may increase comprehension of PRT and improve patient autonomy and informed decision among radiation oncology patients.