Creating a tailored, multimedia, computer-based intervention.
Tailoring of health-related messages is effective in motivating behavior change. However, planning, designing, and implementing a tailored health promotion program can be a challenge. This article describes the process of creating a tailored multimedia program for presentation via computer to promote factory workers' use of hearing-protection devices to prevent noise-induced hearing loss. The creation process was segmented into 5 phases: 1) determination of program content; 2) creation of overall program design, including live action and still video and addition of sound and graphics; 3) development and integration of tailoring pathways into the final intervention; 4) development of a database and participant handouts; and 5) pilot testing of the intervention program. The approach used in this research program can serve as a prototype for future development of computerized multimedia health promotion interventions and can assist others in the effective use of this medium.
Eakin
B L
BL
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Brady
J S
JS
Lusk
S L
SL
D000465:Algorithms; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003663:Decision Trees; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006317:Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D019212:Multimedia; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014743:Videotape Recording