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ArticleTheScientificWorldJournal2024

Visualising Medical Research: Exploring the Influence of Infographics on Professional Dissemination.

Sujin Butdisuwan, Lovely M Annamma, A Subaveerapandiyan, Biji Thomas George, Sanjay Kataria

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Article in TheScientificWorldJournal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sujin ButdisuwanFaculty of Psychology, Metharath University, Pathum Thani 12160, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3551-1865
Lovely M AnnammaDepartment of Clinical Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3304-2541
A SubaveerapandiyanDepartment of Library, Sai University, One Hub Road Paiyanur, Chennai 603104, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2149-9897
Biji Thomas GeorgeRAK College of Medical Sciences (RAKCOMS), RAK Medical & Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU), P.O. Box 11172, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5029-7779
Sanjay KatariaDepartment of Library, Bennett University, Greater Noida, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1842-3514

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study explores the impact of infographics on the professional dissemination of medical research. Recognising the burgeoning volume of data in the medical domain, this research aims to bridge the gap by investigating the efficacy of infographics in rendering complex medical concepts understandable to diverse audiences, including policymakers, patients, and the public. Design: The study uses a cross-sectional survey to assess medical professionals' familiarity with infographic design and data visualisation principles. Method: Data collection involves an online survey distributed to potential participants through professional networks and research institutions. The survey encompasses Likert-scale questions and demographic variables. Ethical considerations include obtaining approval from the institutional review board, ensuring participant consent, and maintaining data anonymity and confidentiality. Results: Demographic analysis reveals a diverse participant profile, with 58.7% male and 41.3% female respondents, spanning various age groups, professional experiences, and geographic locations. Assessing familiarity with infographic design and data visualisation principles demonstrates respondents' proficiency in certain areas while highlighting potential areas for improvement. Conclusion: The study underscores the multifaceted benefits of infographics in research dissemination, as medical professionals perceive. Infographics can effectively convey various kinds of medical research information across diverse platforms and channels.

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Biomedical ResearchInformation DisseminationAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

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PMID38919961
PMCPMC11199065

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