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User Testing of Information Materials Developed for the Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program: A
Dan Luo1,2, Kate L A Dunlop1, Kathleen McFadden1
1The Daffodil Centre, The University of Sydney, and Cancer Council New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Summary
Community and health workers provided feedback on lung cancer screening materials. Clear language, comprehensive content, and user-friendly design are key for effective communication and program uptake.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Screening Program Development
Background:
- The Australian National Lung Cancer Screening Program is set to launch in July 2025.
- Information materials are crucial for program awareness and participation.
- Community and health workforce perspectives are vital for effective material design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore community member and health workforce views on draft lung cancer screening information materials.
- To identify areas for improvement in content, language, design, and presentation.
- To ensure materials are accessible and effective for diverse audiences.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with community members and health workforce participants.
- The teach-back technique assessed comprehension of material content among community members.
- An adapted user-experience honeycomb model and thematic analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- Participants valued clear, comprehensive, reliable, and transparent content with engaging design.
- Key themes included enhancing practical value, clarifying professional terms, and user-friendly design for diverse needs.
- The role of family in encouraging screening and a standardized smoking history assessment were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Findings informed the refinement of draft informational materials for the lung cancer screening program.
- The study provides insights applicable to developing materials for other cancer screening initiatives.
- Involving the public and health workforce ensures materials are relevant and effective.
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