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Designing an infographic webtool for public health
Riley Cullen1, Elizabeth Heitkemper2, Uba Backonja3,4,5
1Department of Computer Science, Seattle University, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Summary
Public health practitioners developed Florence, a user-centered infographic tool, to improve public health communication. This informatics tool was found to be usable and effective for creating tailored health information.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Informatics
- Health Communication
- User-Centered Design
Background:
- Infographics are crucial for disseminating public health information.
- Existing tools may not adequately address the specific needs of public health practitioners.
- Tailoring information to specific audiences is essential for effective health communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate Florence, a public health informatics tool designed for creating public-facing infographics.
- To address the identified needs of public health practitioners in infographic design.
Main Methods:
- A 3-phase user-centered design study was conducted.
- Phase 1 involved needs assessment through interviews and surveys with public health practitioners.
- Phase 2 focused on designing and developing the Florence tool based on findings and design guidelines.
- Phase 3 evaluated the tool's feasibility and usability.
Main Results:
- Practitioners emphasized the need for flexible tools and design guidance to tailor infographics.
- Florence was developed with a familiar interface, intuitive data modification, and health-specific visual elements.
- Usability testing confirmed Florence is intuitive, straightforward, and useful for public health communication.
Conclusions:
- Florence was co-created with public health practitioners to meet their specific needs for infographic creation.
- The tool is deemed useful and supports public health communication efforts.
- Future research should continue developing user-centered tools for public health.
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