Sheridan, R, Martin-Kerry, J, Watt, I et al. (4 more authors) (2019) User testing digital, multimedia information to inform children, adolescents and their parents about healthcare trials. Journal of Child Health Care, 23 (3). pp. 468-482. ISSN 1367-4935
Abstract
Digital, multimedia information resources (MMIs) containing text, video, animation and pictures are a promising alternative to written participant information materials designed to inform children, adolescents and parents about healthcare trials, but little research has tested whether they are fit for purpose. This study employed a consecutive groups design and user testing questionnaire to assess whether participants were able to find and understand key information in multimedia resources. Two rounds of testing were completed. In each round, seven children aged 7–11 tested the MMI with a parent; six adolescents aged 12–17 and seven parents tested the MMI independently. After round 1, the resources were revised based on participant scores, behaviour and feedback. Round 1 identified problems with 2/10 information items (length of trial and use of insulin pump); only 3/20 participants could locate all information items without difficulty. After revisions, 14/20 participants scored a clear round. Information comprehension was high: 96% understood in round 1 and 99% in round 2. Participant feedback on the multimedia resources was positive, although presentation preferences varied. User testing was employed successfully with children, adolescents and parents to identify issues with, and improve, multimedia resources developed to inform potential healthcare trial participants.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018, The Author(s). This is an author produced version of a paper published in Journal of Child Health Care. Reprinted by permission of SAGE Publications. |
Keywords: | Adolescents; children; education; informed consent; multimedia information; parents; patient information; trials; user testing; website |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Healthcare (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 10 Dec 2018 12:00 |
Last Modified: | 02 Sep 2019 09:52 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1367493518807325 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:139764 |