Making Materials Relatable and Readable (HLOL #219)

In this 2022 podcast, health literacy expert Helen Osborne speaks with Paula Worby and Miriam Lara-Mejia from Hesperian Health Guides.

The discussion covers the following topics:

  • Ways to create health materials for an international audience that not only are readable but also convey compassion and encourage action.
  • The importance of gathering input and feedback from a variety of perspectives throughout the writing and editing process.
  • Examples of using images, stories, and teaching techniques to introduce and reinforce essential health messages.

You can also read the transcript.



#PatientEducation
#PlainLanguage
Communication
Topic
Plain Language
Audience
Health Educators and Patient Educators, Communication and Plain-Language Professionals
Setting
General / Multiple Settings
Level
Applied