Development of a video-based evidence synthesis knowledge translation resource: Drawing on a user-centred design approach

Cristian Deliv; Declan Devane; El Putnam; Patricia Healy; Amanda Hall; Sarah Rosenbaum; Elaine Toomey

doi:10.1177/20552076231170696

Development of a video-based evidence synthesis knowledge translation resource: Drawing on a user-centred design approach

Digit Health. 2023 May 2:9:20552076231170696. doi: 10.1177/20552076231170696. eCollection 2023 Jan-Dec.

Authors

Cristian Deliv¹, Declan Devane^{2

3}, El Putnam⁴, Patricia Healy^{2

3}, Amanda Hall⁵, Sarah Rosenbaum⁶, Elaine Toomey^{2

3}

Affiliations

¹ School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
² Cochrane Ireland and Evidence Synthesis Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
³ School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
⁴ School of English and Creative Arts, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
⁵ Primary Healthcare Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, Newfoundland, Canada.
⁶ Centre for Informed Health Choices, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.

Abstract

Objectives: We aimed to develop a video animation knowledge translation (KT) resource to explain the purpose, use and importance of evidence synthesis to the public regarding healthcare decision-making.

Methods: We drew on a user-centred design approach to develop a spoken animated video (SAV) by conducting two cycles of idea generation, prototyping, user testing, analysis, and refinement. Six researchers identified the initial key messages of the SAV and informed the first draft of the storyboard and script. Seven members of the public provided input on this draft and the key messages through think-aloud interviews, which we used to develop an SAV prototype. Seven additional members of the public participated in think-aloud interviews while watching the video prototype. All members of the public also completed a questionnaire on perceived usefulness, desirability, clarity and credibility. We subsequently synthesised all data to develop the final SAV.

Results: Researchers identified the initial key messages as 1) the importance of evidence synthesis, 2) what an evidence synthesis is and 3) how evidence synthesis can impact healthcare decision-making. Members of the public rated the initial video prototype as 9/10 for usefulness, 8/10 for desirability, 8/10 for clarity and 9/10 for credibility. Using their guidance and feedback, we produced a three-and-a-half-minute video animation. The video was uploaded on YouTube, has since been translated into two languages, and viewed over 12,000 times to date.

Conclusions: Drawing on user-centred design methods provided a structured and transparent approach to the development of our SAV. Involving members of the public enhanced the credibility and usefulness of the resource. Future work could explore involving the public from the outset to identify key messages in developing KT resources explaining methodological topics. This study describes the systematic development of a KT resource with limited resources and provides transferrable learnings for others wishing to do similar.

Keywords: animation; education; evidence synthesis; knowledge translation; public involvement; resource; user experience; user testing; video.