Infographic Development for the Success in College after Concussion with Effective Student Supports (SUCCESS) Peer Mentoring Program

Abstract

Research Objectives To develop educational infographic handouts for a peer mentoring program for students returning to college after concussion. Design Iterative participatory design. Setting Outpatient specialty clinic. Participants College students with history of concussion, stakeholders, and concussion experts. Interventions Handouts were developed in three phases using the iterative approach recommended by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). In phase 1, key topics were derived from experts, research literature, and focus groups with college students with concussion. Findings were synthesized and visual design was led by current college students. In phase 2, educational handouts were reviewed and revised by a panel of stakeholders (n=10). In phase 3, educational handouts were piloted with college students with history of concussion who were trained as peer mentors (n=12). Main Outcome Measures Survey and focus group feedback on accessibility, clarity, appropriateness for college-age students, and usefulness of handouts. Results Phase 1 resulted in development of 21 educational infographic handouts. Phase 2 resulted in adjustment to visual formatting (increased font sizes and color contrast) and development of two additional handouts. In phase 3, mentors recommended seven more handouts, resulting in 30 total handouts. Stakeholders and mentor ratings were compared to ensure acceptability for the target population. On a 5-point scale, mentors provided similar ratings as the advisory board regarding the infographic clarity (M=4.91), use of terminology (M=5), content (M=4.91), and visual presentation (M=4.36). Mentors found that the infographics exceeded their expectations (M=3.9), and that they were likely to use them with mentees (M=4.6). Conclusions The three phases of handout development generated educational materials appropriate for a peer mentoring program for college students with concussion. The infographic handouts supported the overall aim and goals for the broader research project. Author(s) Disclosures N/A. To develop educational infographic handouts for a peer mentoring program for students returning to college after concussion. Iterative participatory design. Outpatient specialty clinic. College students with history of concussion, stakeholders, and concussion experts. Handouts were developed in three phases using the iterative approach recommended by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). In phase 1, key topics were derived from experts, research literature, and focus groups with college students with concussion. Findings were synthesized and visual design was led by current college students. In phase 2, educational handouts were reviewed and revised by a panel of stakeholders (n=10). In phase 3, educational handouts were piloted with college students with history of concussion who were trained as peer mentors (n=12). Survey and focus group feedback on accessibility, clarity, appropriateness for college-age students, and usefulness of handouts. Phase 1 resulted in development of 21 educational infographic handouts. Phase 2 resulted in adjustment to visual formatting (increased font sizes and color contrast) and development of two additional handouts. In phase 3, mentors recommended seven more handouts, resulting in 30 total handouts. Stakeholders and mentor ratings were compared to ensure acceptability for the target population. On a 5-point scale, mentors provided similar ratings as the advisory board regarding the infographic clarity (M=4.91), use of terminology (M=5), content (M=4.91), and visual presentation (M=4.36). Mentors found that the infographics exceeded their expectations (M=3.9), and that they were likely to use them with mentees (M=4.6). The three phases of handout development generated educational materials appropriate for a peer mentoring program for college students with concussion. The infographic handouts supported the overall aim and goals for the broader research project.