Tips for Adapting Tuberculosis Educational Materials Adapting
existing educational materials usually requires less time and
fewer resources than developing new materials. Before using
existing materials, review the materials to ensure accuracy of
information. Also, be sure to review and evaluate the materials
based on individual, community, and program needs. You may be
able to use some products and materials without any
modification. Other materials may not be appropriate for your
target audience or compatible with your program’s guidelines.
These materials may require modification. Below are some tips
and resources to consider for evaluating and adapting materials.
1. Assess needs and resources - Identify program resources
(time, personnel, budget) for material development or
adaptation. - Get to know your audience and build a partnership
for the process of adapting and developing materials. Getting to
know the audience helps determine what information to include
based on what they already know and what the