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Francalancia S, Mehta K, Shrestha R, Phuyal D, Bikash D, Yadav M, Nakarmi K, Rai S, Sharar S, Stewart BT, Fudem G. Consumer focus group testing with stakeholders to generate an enteral resuscitation training flipbook for primary health center and first-level hospital providers in Nepal. Burns 2024; 50:1160-1173. [PMID: 38472005 PMCID: PMC11116054 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2024.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Enteral resuscitation (EResus) is operationally advantageous to intravenous resuscitation for burn-injured patients in some low-resource settings. However, there is minimal guidance and no training materials for EResus tailored to non-burn care providers. We aimed to develop and consumer-test a training flipbook with doctors and nurses in Nepal to aid broader dissemination of this life-saving technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used individual cognitive interviews with Nepali (n = 12) and international (n = 4) burn care experts to define key elements of EResus and specific concepts for its operationalization at primary health centers and first-level hospitals in Nepal. Content, prototype illustrations, and wireframe layouts were developed and revised with the burn care experts. Subsequently, eight consumer testing focus groups with Nepali stakeholders (5-10 people each) were facilitated. Prompts were generated using the Questionnaire Appraisal System (QAS) framework. The flipbook was iteratively revised and tested based on consumer feedback organized according to the domains of clarity, assumptions, knowledge/memory, and sensitivity/bias. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION The flipbook elements were iterated until consumers made no additional requests for changes. Examples of consumer inputs included: clarity-minimize medical jargon, add shrunken organs and wilted plants to represent burn shock; assumptions-use locally representative figures, depict oral rehydration salts sachet instead of a graduated bottle; knowledge/memory-clarify complex topics, use Rule-of-9 s and depict approximately 20% total body surface area to indicate the threshold for resuscitation; sensitivity/bias-reduce anatomic illustration details (e.g. urinary catheter placement, body contours). CONCLUSION Stakeholder engagement, consumer testing, and iterative revision can generate knowledge translation products that reflect contextually appropriate education materials for inexperienced burn providers. The EResus Training Flipbook can be used in Nepal and adapted to other contexts to facilitate the implementation of EResus globally.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Kirtipur Hospital Phect Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA; Division of Trauma, Burn, and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Tomassi A, Falegnami A, Romano E. Mapping automatic social media information disorder. The role of bots and AI in spreading misleading information in society. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0303183. [PMID: 38820281 PMCID: PMC11142451 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024] Open
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This paper presents an analysis on information disorder in social media platforms. The study employed methods such as Natural Language Processing, Topic Modeling, and Knowledge Graph building to gain new insights into the phenomenon of fake news and its impact on critical thinking and knowledge management. The analysis focused on four research questions: 1) the distribution of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation across different platforms; 2) recurring themes in fake news and their visibility; 3) the role of artificial intelligence as an authoritative and/or spreader agent; and 4) strategies for combating information disorder. The role of AI was highlighted, both as a tool for fact-checking and building truthiness identification bots, and as a potential amplifier of false narratives. Strategies proposed for combating information disorder include improving digital literacy skills and promoting critical thinking among social media users.
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- Andrea Tomassi
- Engineering Faculty, Uninettuno International Telematic University, Rome, Italy
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- Engineering Faculty, Uninettuno International Telematic University, Rome, Italy
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- Engineering Faculty, Uninettuno International Telematic University, Rome, Italy
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Van Oirschot G, Doherty C. Designing multimedia patient education materials for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial of patient education videos. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0297394. [PMID: 38781168 PMCID: PMC11115215 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0297394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Triple-masked three-armed feasibility parallel randomized controlled trial. Multimedia patient education materials are increasingly used in healthcare. While much research focuses on optimising their scientific content, research is equally needed to optimise design and implementation. This study aims to determine the feasibility of a study examining how the implementation of scientific advice on design affects patient outcomes. Participants aged 10-18 with radiographically confirmed adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will be recruited from community settings in Ireland and randomized into usual care or receiving multimedia educational videos with or without evidence-informed design principles. Participants will be masked in the two video intervention arms, as will the therapist sending the educational videos. Outcomes will include the number of participants recruited and randomized, the number analysed post-intervention and at week eight, and the outcomes for baseline, post-intervention, and week 8. Adverse events will also be reported. This feasibility randomized controlled trial will offer insight into the feasibility of implementing advice from the literature in designing a trial of multimedia patient education materials for a population with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Trial registration: Clinical Trail: Trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT06090344.
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- Garett Van Oirschot
- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Sport Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Martinez Escobedo I, Doherty K, Eccleston C. "Infographing" Dementia Prevention: A Co-Design Approach. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38726586 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2024.2350257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Designing effective public health messages is challenging, particularly when communicating complex and relatively new health messages such as dementia risk prevention which are still largely unfamiliar to the public. The accessibility of these messages, especially for individuals who speak English as an additional language, remains uncertain in large scale educational interventions. A key strategy to enhance the communication of evidence-based information is to co-design infographics that optimize the accessibility and impact of visual health messages. This paper reports on the co-design process of infographing dementia prevention messages. Qualitative data were analyzed using reflective thematic analysis to generate three themes reflecting the message design preferences of participants: "all hands on deck," "charting the course," and "get on board." This work supports the crucial need to engage the target audience via co-design when creating visual messages as meaningful and accessible educational tools that will resonate with the intended audience. Doing so may help health communicators navigate the creation of visual messages across diverse health domains and populations.
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania
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Navarrete-Muñoz EM, Valera-Gran D, García-Campos J, Lozano-Quijada C, Hernández-Sánchez S. Enhancing Evidence-Based Practice Competence and Professional Skills Using Infographics as a Pedagogical Strategy in Health Science Students: Insights from the InfoHealth Project. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2024; 14:929-940. [PMID: 38667815 PMCID: PMC11049272 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe14040060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Infographics have been recognised as effective visual tools for concise and accessible communication of data and information in various higher education disciplines, particularly in medical education. However, there is a lack of research on their impact on professional skills, difficulty levels, motivation, and overall satisfaction in health science students. Thus, the present study aimed to analyse the knowledge and usage of graphical resources among health science students and evaluate their competencies, the level of challenge they encountered, and their motivation and satisfaction after completing an infographic creation activity. The InfoHealth educational innovation project, conducted by five teachers from the Faculty of Medicine, served as the context for this study, with 143 students voluntarily participating. The intervention involved students working in groups of 2-3 and selecting their own topics for the infographics while receiving instruction, online guidance, and feedback from teachers. A questionnaire was administered to assess students' perception of skill development and satisfaction with the activity. The findings revealed that schemes were the most recognized and used graphical summaries, compared to synoptic tables and Venn diagrams. The activity led to an increase in professional skills acquisition, motivation, and satisfaction, positively impacting students' interest in evidence-based practice and reinforcing their knowledge. This study highlights the potential of infographics as a pedagogical tool for competency development and student engagement in health science education, suggesting the need for further research comparing infographics with traditional study methods and involving multidisciplinary teams to promote essential skills for future clinical practice.
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- Eva-María Navarrete-Muñoz
- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain;
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
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- Grupo de Investigación en Terapia Ocupacional (InTeO), Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain;
- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
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- Institute for Health and Biomedical Research (ISABIAL-FISABIO Foundation), 03010 Alicante, Spain;
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Health, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain
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- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (C.L.-Q.); (S.H.-S.)
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- Center for Translational Research in Physiotherapy, Department of Surgery and Pathology, Miguel Hernández University, 03550 Alicante, Spain; (C.L.-Q.); (S.H.-S.)
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Manchester KR, Roberts D. A quantitative study examining infographic assessment guidelines for undergraduate nursing students with specific learning difficulties (SpLDs). NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 135:106119. [PMID: 38310746 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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This research investigates the perceived clarity and usefulness of infographic versus traditional text-based assessment guidelines among undergraduate nursing students with and without specific learning difficulties (SpLDs). Through quantitative analysis, the study reveals that undergraduate nursing students with SpLDs significantly prefer infographics over text-based guidelines, both in terms of clarity and usefulness (p < .001). Interestingly, there were no statistically significant differences in the perceptions of students without SpLDs. These findings suggest that the use of infographics as a tool for presenting assessment guidelines could contribute to more inclusive educational practices. The research further highlights the potential of infographics to not only make complex information more accessible but also to cater to diverse learning needs. As higher education institutions strive to be more inclusive, adapting assessment guidelines to suit the varied learning styles and cognitive needs of all students, particularly those with SpLDs, becomes increasingly important. This paper provides initial evidence to support the adoption of infographic-based assessment guidelines as a step towards achieving this goal.
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, UK
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Masters K, Correia R, Nemethy K, Benjamin J, Carver T, MacNeill H. Online learning in health professions education. Part 2: Tools and practical application: AMEE Guide No. 163. MEDICAL TEACHER 2024; 46:18-33. [PMID: 37740948 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2023.2259069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Part 1 of the AMEE Guide Online learning in health professions education focused on foundational concepts such as theory, methods, and instructional design in online learning. Part 2 builds upon Part 1, introducing technology tools and applications of these foundational concepts by exploring the various levels (from beginner to advanced) of utilisation, while describing how their usage can transform Health Professions Education. This Part covers Learning Management Systems, infographics, podcasting, videos, websites, social media, online discussion forums, simulation, virtual patients, extended and virtual reality. Intertwined are other topics, such as online small group teaching, game-based learning, FOAM, online social and collaboration learning, and virtual care teaching. We end by discussing digital scholarship and emerging technologies. Combined with Part 1, the overall aim of Part 2 is to produce a comprehensive overview to help guide effective use online learning in Health Professions Education.
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- Ken Masters
- Medical Education and Informatics Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman
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- Baycrest Academy, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Education Innovation and Technology, Texas Childrens Hospital (TCH), Texas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Continuing Professional Development, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Beecher B, O’Doherty A, Goulao B, Jalali A, Salsberg J, Dore L, Hannigan A. Designing infographics in health research with patients and the public: A scoping review protocol. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291066. [PMID: 37656722 PMCID: PMC10473521 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023] Open
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Information graphics or infographics combine visual representations of information or data with text. They have been used in health research to disseminate research findings, translate knowledge and address challenges in health communication to lay audiences. There is emerging evidence of the design of infographics with the involvement of patients and the public in health research. Approaches to involvement include public and patient involvement, patient engagement and participatory research approaches. To date, there has been no comprehensive review of the literature on the design of infographics with patients and the public in health research. This paper presents a protocol and methodological framework for a scoping review to identify and map the available evidence for the involvement of patients and the public in infographics design in health research. It has been informed by preliminary searches and discussions and will guide the conduct and reporting of this review.
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- Blaze Beecher
- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Glucksman Library, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Meneses‐Monroy A, Rivas‐Paterna AB, Orgaz‐Rivas E, García‐González FJ, González‐Sanavia MJ, Moreno G, Pacheco E. Use of infographics for facilitating learning of pharmacology in the nursing degree. Nurs Open 2022; 10:1611-1618. [PMID: 36266761 PMCID: PMC9912395 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the impact of an educational intervention focused on teaching students to create infographics to improve pharmacology learning. DESIGN This is a comparative study. METHODS The population was 250 nursing students who had to create two infographics in groups related to the content that had been addressed in pharmacology in two different moments. Students and professors evaluated the infographics through a 5-point Likert scale. Scores from the official exam of the pharmacology subject were obtained. RESULTS Most of the students scored below 50% for the "excellent" and "good" categories. Intraclass correlation and kappa correlations among students and professors' evaluations were low. The comparison between both times of students' evaluations only yields significant correlation values for the criterion "Understanding of information" (r = .039, p = .024) and the "Visual presentation of information" (r = .041, p = .019). No correlation was obtained between the test and evaluations values of the infographic.
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- Alfonso Meneses‐Monroy
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain,Research institute imas12Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre (University Hospital 12 de Octubre)MadridSpain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and PodiatryUniversidad Complutense de Madrid (Complutense University of Madrid)MadridSpain,Processes, Research, Innovation and Information Systems Unit, Directorate of NursingInstituto de Investigación Sanitaria San Carlos (San Carlos Health Research Institute ‐IDISSC), Hospital Clínico San Carlos (San Carlos Clinical Hospital)MadridSpain
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Spicer JO, Coleman CG. Creating Effective Infographics and Visual Abstracts to Disseminate Research and Facilitate Medical Education on Social Media. Clin Infect Dis 2022; 74:e14-e22. [PMID: 35568482 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciac058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Presenting information in a visual format helps viewers digest complex concepts in an efficient, effective manner. Recently, infographics have been used on social media and other digital platforms to educate health professionals, trainees, and patients about medical and public health topics. In addition, visual abstracts, visual representations of a research article's written abstract, have been increasingly used to disseminate new research findings to other health professionals. In this review article, we will define infographics and visual abstracts, describe why they are useful, outline how to create them, and explain how researchers, educators, and clinicians can use them effectively. We share resources and a stepwise approach that allows readers to create their own infographics and visual abstracts for research dissemination, medical education, and patient communication.
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- Jennifer O Spicer
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Akers KG, Hu E, Rehman N, Yun HJ, Hoofman J, Monconduit R, Mendez J. Building First-Year Medical Students' Skills in Finding, Evaluating, and Visualizing Health Information Through a "Debunking Medical Myths" Curricular Module. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2022; 32:309-313. [PMID: 35399162 PMCID: PMC8980765 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-022-01541-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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UNLABELLED To provide an online service learning opportunity for medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic, medical faculty and librarians developed and implemented a "Debunking Medical Myths" module in which students learned to search for emerging medical literature, evaluate evidence, and use that evidence to create an infographics debunking a COVID-19-related myth for a non-medical audience. The resultant infographics are visually appealing and designed to make complex health information easy to understand. The module was well-received by students, who demonstrated a nuanced understanding of the use of infographics to convey health information, and students' work was evaluated highly by community members. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-022-01541-w.
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- Shiffman Medical Library, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI USA
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI USA
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- Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI USA
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Rodionova YV. Modern requirements for information graphics in research articles. КАРДИОВАСКУЛЯРНАЯ ТЕРАПИЯ И ПРОФИЛАКТИКА 2022. [DOI: 10.15829/1728-8800-2022-3188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In September 2021, the Russian Society for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases published a practical guideline “Promoting the research results using infographic tools and graphical summaries”, which describes data visualization in research articles. The use of infographics in scientific articles becomes more and more popular. Therefore, researchers began to ask more often: how to create a graphical summary or a short presentation with the research results? The article outlines the basic principles of graphical data representation that will help authors in preparing publications.
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- Yu. V. Rodionova
- National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine;
Russian Society for the Prevention of Noncommunicable Diseases
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Rotolo SM, Jain S, Dhaon S, Dokhanchi JK, Kalata E, Shah T, Mordell LJ, Clayman ML, Kenefake A, Zimmermann LJ, Bloomgarden E, Arora VM. A coordinated strategy to develop and distribute infographics addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2021; 62:224-231. [PMID: 34483058 PMCID: PMC8380065 DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Revised: 08/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Background Visual communication strategies are becoming increasingly prevalent for conveying information to health professionals as well as to the general public. The potential of social media for rapid knowledge dissemination using infographics was recognized early in the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by health professionals. Objective The purpose of this study was to describe a coalition of health professionals’ approach to developing infographics about COVID-19 vaccines and the reach and engagement of those infographics when shared through social media. Methods Infographics were created by a core team within the coalition following a stepwise approach. Each underwent a multistep review process, readability evaluation, and translation into Spanish. Infographics were then shared through multiple social media platforms. They were grouped into 1 of 3 categories for this analysis: COVID-19 vaccine series, myth debunkers, or other. Results All infographics had greater outreach, impressions, and engagement on Twitter than they did on other platforms. When comparing the 3 groups, no 1 infographic type was consistently performing higher than the others. Conclusion Each infographic reached thousands to tens of thousands of people. We do not know whether those who viewed these infographics changed their perspective on vaccination, so we are unable to draw a conclusion about their impact on vaccine hesitancy based on this study alone.
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