Social Determinants of Health

Educational animated video for departmental onboarding

Project Overview

Client

Kern Health Systems - Population Health Department

Duration

4 weeks

My Role

Instructional Designer, Researcher, Animator, SME Collaborator

Tools Used

Vyond, Adobe Creative Suite

The Challenge

At the request of our Population Health Director, the L&D department was tasked with producing a series of explainer videos on population health to serve as required onboarding and demystify complex topics. The specific challenge was to make social determinants of health accessible and understandable for new team members from diverse backgrounds.

My Approach

1. Research & Development

Conducted comprehensive research on social determinants of health, working closely with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance.

2. Script Writing

Developed clear, engaging scripts that broke down complex concepts into digestible segments using real-world examples.

3. Animation Production

Created animated visuals in Vyond that illustrated abstract concepts through compelling storytelling and clear visual metaphors.

4. SME Collaboration

Worked closely with population health experts through interviews and review sessions to ensure content accuracy and practical relevance.

Technical Excellence

Complex Concept Visualization

Used Vyond's animation capabilities to transform abstract health concepts into clear, visual representations that enhanced understanding.

Storytelling Approach

Developed compelling narratives that connected social determinants to real-world scenarios, making the content relatable and memorable.

Subject Matter Expertise

Facilitated extensive interviews with population health experts to ensure content accuracy and practical application in the workplace.

Results & Impact

100%

Completion rate for required onboarding

Enhanced Understanding

Significantly improved comprehension of social determinants among new team members

High Satisfaction

Positive feedback from population health department leadership

Lessons Learned

  • Complex healthcare concepts require careful visual representation and clear narration
  • SME collaboration is essential for ensuring accuracy in specialized content
  • Real-world examples make abstract concepts more accessible and memorable
  • Animation can effectively bridge knowledge gaps in technical subject matter
  • Comprehensive onboarding content improves departmental integration and effectiveness