Create Clear and Usable Content - Resource Page

KidocateRx focuses on creating clear, usable, and trustworthy information about kids’ medicines. 

This page explains why clear and usable information is important, outlines content creation principles, and gives you resources to help you learn more.

Create Clear and Usable Content - Page Contents

    Why Clear and Usable Information is Important

    Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient advocate, or caregiver – clear and usable information about kids’ medicines can help you – 

    • Learn about how medicines work and their possible side effects.
    • Choose the right medicine and use it the right way.
    • Understand medicine directions more easily and avoid mistakes.
    • Give medicine safely and effectively.
    • Improve kids’ health outcomes by using medicines the right way.
    • Feel more confident about the decisions you make.

    How to Create Clear and Usable Content

    At KidocateRx - we believe content creation is the key to clear and effective communication.

    The goal of content creation is to create clear, usable information that audiences can understand and apply to their lives right away. This means more than just sharing information – it's about giving people the tools to take meaningful action. To do this, content should be thoughtfully created using plain language and accessibility principles.

    Key principles include – 

    • Main Message and Action Steps – Organize information around key messages and provide clear, step-by-step directions.
    • Plain Language and Word Choice – Use familiar, everyday language, limit medical jargon and complex terminology.
    • Number Literacy – Present numerical data clearly and simply. Use visuals when appropriate to lower the chance of confusion.
    • Graphics and Visual Cues – Use relevant images and graphics to reinforce key points and make information more engaging.
    • Design, Formatting, and Editing – Prioritize readability with clear headings, short paragraphs, and bulleted lists.
    • Document Accessibility – Adhere to accessibility standards to ensure content is usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.
    • Transparency and Trust – Deter Misinformation – Be transparent about the content creation process. Cite sources to build trust.

    We also believe content creation is a continuous process. We’re here to learn, refine, and repeat.

    Get our Checklist - Create Clear and Usable Content

    We've created a helpful checklist to help you create clear and usable content. You can get it for free by clicking below and joining our email list!

    Click here to get the - Create Clear and Usable Content - Checklist.

    Learn More – References and Curated Resources

    Do you want to improve your content creation and communication skills? Use these curated resources to help you create clear, usable, and trustworthy content - and improve communication. These free resources were used to help us create our checklist. 

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