An Infographic Assignment to Translate Knowledge of Research Evidence for the Doctoral of Physical Therapy Classroom:...

The purpose of this report was to describe an example of how to incorporate infographics as a group assignment in the entry-level physical therapy classroom to integrate course content and translate knowledge of research evidence.

This was a retrospective case report. Students developed their own infographics as a group assignment to present in the classroom. During course orientation and at the end of the course, students were asked to complete an optional survey about infographics.

Fifty students completed the survey. All students (n=50) reported that they were attracted to visual information, and 74% (n=37) had used an infographic as an educational/informative tool. 74% (n=37) completed the post-intervention survey and found infographics valuable in reviewing course content. 95% (n=35) would consider using infographics as a learning and knowledge translation (KT) tool in the future.

These data validated students' interest in visual information and awareness about the use of infographics as an educational/informative tool. Health care educators may use innovative KT strategies, such as infographics, in the classroom to encourage students to develop competency in KT and dissemination of information.