Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine最新文献

This study investigated individuals' preference for different levels of realism in anatomical 3D scans. Staff and students working with anatomical material at the University of Dundee were asked to look at three versions of a 3D scan of the upper limb as follows: high realism - i.e. minimally altered from the original scan; moderate realism - i.e. a more significantly processed scan; and lower realism - i.e. the most significantly processed scan. Twenty-two participants took part in the study, with the majority preferring the 'moderate realism' scan overall, suggesting however that the 'high realism' scan would be most preferable for use in relation to anatomy (i.e. cadaver) practical sessions.

Images in medical communication are appreciated by both professionals and patients, but we know little about how they are actually used in clinical practice and in the learning processes of patients. This qualitative study investigates the use and the meaning potential of two different types of heart images: the hand-drawn doctor's sketch and the digital illustration from the web. The analysis starts with how these are recontextualised in social media, tracks them back to their original contexts and finally explores their material resources. The analytical perspective is that of social semiotics and multimodal discourse and interaction analysis. While the hand-drawn sketch is recontextualised as a witness of the specific consultation, the digital illustration is used to focus on the heart defect as such. It is also shown how the act of drawing works as a means for framing and structuring the consultation, slowing down the pace and reducing context and detail and thus focussing on what is uniquely relevant. While the digital and more realistic illustration is technically neutral and objective and is free from unique context, the drawing on paper is physically tied to its context of origin, which is also its main resource.

Cartoon education methods have been used effectively as a teaching tool and were considered potentially useful to improve nurses' knowledge and professional skills to ensure quality patient care. Therefore, this study aimed to enhance nurses' knowledge of wound care using the cartoon visual education program. After the 4 weeks, nurses were given questionnaires about knowledge of wound care, self-efficacy, situation anxiety, and trait anxiety to understand the nurse's situation before and after the teaching program analysis. Significant differences were observed in their education level, rank, marital status, and whether or not they had children, and received wound education. Linear regression results show significant differences in wound care knowledge and situational anxiety. The study indicates that cartoon visual education is enhancing nursing staff's knowledge of wound care and mitigating situational anxiety and thus can improve the quality of wound care by nursing staff and is used to standardise wound care education, resulting in better wound care services.

Purpose: An evaluation of musculoskeletal risks for users of ophthalmic imaging equipment and subsequent trials based on recommendations by an Ergonomist.

Methods: An advertisement was posted on ophthalmic imaging social media sites, requesting photographers, who are experiencing pain or discomfort when using the imaging equipment, to contact the author. Responders received a questionnaire that created a profile of the working habits, equipment used, and location of discomfort using diagrams of the torso and hands. The author contacted the Centre for Occupational Health and Wellbeing in Oxford for recommendations and assessment of the imaging equipment. Trials were conducted at the Oxford Eye Hospital imaging department following recommendations by an Ergonomist.

Discussion: Our research has indicated that the number of imaging procedures carried out by a photographer over the duration of their career, may be the key to calculating the risk factors for developing Musculoskeletal Disorders. Ergonomist recommendations include increasing awareness of wrist and hand pain, so it can be treated early with implementation of risk assessment for working practices, as trials carried out at the imaging department in Oxford have shown that small changes contribute to reducing identified risks.

Healthcare professionals frequently communicate complex medical information among colleagues and students. This paper aims to determine gaps in healthcare professionals' presentation skills and identify barriers to improving. Eighty-eight individuals at a Midwest Academic Medical Center completed a survey that consisted of three parts: (1) respondents' current presentation slide deck, (2) respondents' perceptions of their current presentation skills, and (3) barriers to and motivations for improving their presentation skills. A mixed-methods approach was used to collect and analyze data. Respondents used bullet points and text the most (74%), and videos the least in their presentations (51%). When assessing respondents' perceptions of their current presentation skills, they rated themselves the lowest as a storyteller (median = 6/10) and as an overall presenter (median = 6/10). The biggest barrier reported was "lack of training on best practices" (58%). Respondents reported "interested in improving" and "enhance opportunities" as their main motivations for improving presentation skills. Four themes emerged from the open-ended survey items: Practical tips and best practices, Ability to communicate effectively, Professional development, and Practice opportunities. Effective presentation skills should be included in every healthcare professionals faculty development curriculum. This is especially crucial for junior faculty members to ensure their continued success.

Serious games can be suitable tools for educational support in different areas of knowledge, such as Medicine. These applications, combined with technologies like mixed and augmented reality, provide a differentiated user experience that can keep or improve the interest and motivation of students and teachers during the teaching and learning process. In this context, this study aimed to present the development of AnemiaAR, a mixed reality serious game to support the teaching of haematology, helpful for students and professors in the visualisation and presentation of anaemia concepts. Fourteen medical students from the University of Passo Fundo participated in a pilot study to evaluate the application, considering a sociodemographic questionnaire, a questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model, and two modules of the Game Experience Questionnaire. The preliminary results were satisfactory, showing good acceptance and positive experience of the game, besides improvements. The study also pointed out differences in the game evaluation among participants, considering the prior experience in games, the previously attended haematology subject, and the time spent performing the game tasks.

Positioning this essay at intersection of comics studies, visual literacy studies, and information literacy studies, we investigate an interdisciplinary liaison between crisis in the age of COVID-19 and its awareness campaign through Indian comics. With a focus on awareness programme, Indian artists designed comics to demonstrate their vital position in social engagement through this visual medium. Following impending threats and growing concerns, people of all ages glued themselves to social media, newspapers, and television to keep them updated on the impact of COVID-19. Indian comics e.g. Nagraj Strikes: The Attack of Coronaman (2020), Priya's Mask (2020), Kids, Vaayu, and Corona: Who Wins the Fight? (2020), and 'Be aware of Droplets & Bubbles!!' (2020) aimed to help children comprehend the precautionary steps to be taken to save themselves from getting infected with Coronavirus. While the first three comics showcase spit-bubbles primarily as the source of COVID-19, infusing the content with a tinge of superhero fantasy, 'Be aware of Droplets & Bubbles!!' (2020) unveils the microbiological evolution and mutation of the pathogen in comics format. The objective of the article is to show how Indian comics on COVID-19 can be an advantageous communicative medium to nurture knowledge and edutainment in post-infection India.