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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Communication
  • Intervention Design

Background:

  • Clear written materials are crucial for effective behavioral interventions.
  • The Clear Communication Index (CCI) is a tool to assess material clarity.
  • SIPsmartER is a behavioral intervention utilizing participant materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the CCI in improving written materials for the SIPsmartER intervention.
  • To assess clarity improvements in participant materials after CCI-informed revisions.

Main Methods:

  • The Clear Communication Index (CCI) was used to score original and revised participant materials from the SIPsmartER intervention.
  • Three types of materials (handouts, worksheets, slide sets) were assessed.
  • Statistical analysis compared scores between original and revised versions.

Main Results:

  • Revised materials showed significantly higher overall CCI scores (57%) compared to original materials (41%, p < 0.001).
  • Significant improvements were observed in materials having a 'single main message,' particularly for worksheets and slide sets.
  • Handouts consistently scored higher than worksheets and slide sets.

Conclusions:

  • CCI-informed revisions enhance the clarity of written materials in behavioral interventions.
  • The CCI is a valuable tool for improving the quality of intervention materials.
  • Further modifications may be needed for specific material types to reach optimal clarity benchmarks.