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Abstract
The use of Infographics can be a tool that not only allows for the communication of empirical health data in an understandable format, but encourages the health administration student to present evidence-based research in a creative manner. The purpose of this paper is to describe a learning exercise that implements Infographics to demonstrate an impact of a health issue and/or encourage a health behavior change. This learning exercise is developed to increase student knowledge and visual literacy skills with respect to presenting, in a concise format, a well-researched and referenced health issue and/or a health behavior change. Specifically, the exercise was designed to: (a) curate health statistics and reference information for the selected health issue; (b) identify media resources and apply copyright and fair use in a proper manner; (c) evaluate internet resources for credibility and accuracy; and (d) utilize Infographic tools to communicate one's visual viewpoint. At the conclusion of the course, students reflected on the effective visual aspects of their Infographics and the points that were challenging to communicate using this medium. The benefits of this applied learning approach for students and the faculty instructor are discussed.
Department
Health Management and Policy
Publication Date
6-1-2018
Journal Title
Journal of Health Administration Education
Publisher
University Programs in Health Administration
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Caron, R.M., Liu, E., Peck, B. Teaching Health Impact and Behavior with Infographics. Journal of Health Administration Education, 35(3), 353-376, 2018.
Comments
This is an article published by University Programs in Health Administration in Journal of Health Administration Education in 2018, available online.