{"title":"MSc medical art masters showcase 2021, University of Dundee.","authors":"Caroline Erolin","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1983421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1983421","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"174-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39507675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed Al-Rawi, Maliha Siddiqi, Xiaosu Li, Nimisha Vandan, Karen Grepin
{"title":"A thematic analysis of Instagram's gendered memes on COVID-19.","authors":"Ahmed Al-Rawi, Maliha Siddiqi, Xiaosu Li, Nimisha Vandan, Karen Grepin","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1941808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1941808","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigate the gendered use of Instagram memes on COVID-19 using a mixed-analysis approach. We find that memes referencing women are mostly related to community support and healthcare, which often express gratitude for frontline workers, while the majority of memes on men refer to news and promotion as well as suffering due to the high death rates and other financial hardships. As for sexual and gender minorities, memes mostly mention community support similar to the case of the memes referencing women. We argue that internet memes offer insight into ongoing trends in the public's perceptions of pandemics, and they should be further examined because they often communicate vital information on gender groups and public health.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"137-150"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17453054.2021.1941808","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39197606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jonathan Garnier, Jacques Ewald, Anais Palen, Jean Robert Delpero, Olivier Turrini
{"title":"The iPhone, the reflex, and the vinyl record: is the smartphone taking the best intraoperative photographs?","authors":"Jonathan Garnier, Jacques Ewald, Anais Palen, Jean Robert Delpero, Olivier Turrini","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1951601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1951601","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surgical field photography is a tough exercise: surgeons dedicate the required time for photography even during complex surgeries; the intense lighting of the operating field works against photography, and the surgeon has to utilise whatever equipment is available. We selected five complex interventions and two surgeons (one with an iPhone<sup>®</sup> and one with a Digital Single Lens Reflex [DSLR] camera) who each took a photograph of the operating field. The source of photographs was blinded, and the image quality was scored using a 5-point Likert scale by three groups of team members with differing experiences: six senior surgeons, two junior surgeons, and four surgical residents. We evaluated the resolution (adequate for clinical interpretation), colour (appear true and natural), contrast (adequate to distinguish different structures), and overall quality. The mean ± SEM overall image quality was similar for both the smartphone and DSLR (3.7 ± 0.1 vs. 3.8 ± 0.11; <i>p</i> = 0.87), as were most of the scores for each image characteristic. Surgeons seek objectivity and efficiency. The smartphone is a more convenient photographic equipment and produces identical results than the DSLR. Human beings can be sensitive to image quality. The DSLR image was found to be sharper, however, this was found to be imperceptible.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"151-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39271279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evolving signage at Mater Dei Hospital Malta in the COVID-19 era.","authors":"Victor Grech, Brian Cassar","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1932441","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1932441","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"188-192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39297061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ciléin Kearns, Allie Eathorne, Alex Semprini, Irene Braithwaite, Richard Beasley
{"title":"Public engagement with clinical research on social media; which visual medium works best? A 5-year retrospective analysis.","authors":"Ciléin Kearns, Allie Eathorne, Alex Semprini, Irene Braithwaite, Richard Beasley","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1950525","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1950525","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>'Public engagement' describes a collaborative relationship between scientists and the public we serve. This has the potential to improve clinical research and is encouraged by key research funding bodies, however the objective evidence base for effective approaches remains limited. Social media algorithms determine what content users see and are known to weight post media differently. While visual content is understood to improve reach and engagement broadly, less is known about which kinds of visuals are most effective for engaging people with clinical research. We present a five year retrospective analysis of public engagement with Facebook posts made by an independent medical research institute, classified by their visual media content. Inclusion of visual post media was associated with positive effects on both reach and engagement. We present medium and strong evidence that this effect was most pronounced for comics compared to other visual media types. This data evidences objective value of using comics and other visual media for public engagement with clinical research. The metrics evaluated are easily accessible on many social media platforms meaning this approach could readily be applied by other researchers to measure the impact of their public engagement efforts, and inform science communication strategies and resource allocation.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"157-165"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39343283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CERAMIC transmission 2020.","authors":"Helen Birnbaum","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1920827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1920827","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the Covid-19 pandemic 2020 we have experienced so much of our lives through our computer and phone screens - including the 1,787,366 people have shared the image of the Mona Lisa on social media. I consider how we can design artworks to communicate digitally utilising a range of senses testing the notion that if you enable visitors to galleries and museums to touch sculptures it should enable greater understanding about complex ideas. The focus of my artworks was the history of the transmission of disease. I original designed ceramic sculptures that incorporated touch sensitive electronic sound components. Touching objects and visiting galleries became off limits during the pandemic so the touch hypothesis could not be tested, and instead QR codes were used to allow the digital viewer to extend their experience beyond the visual. The project started as an art in science experiment in incorporating sound, sight and touch into sculpture, but finally became my personal memorial to 2020 pandemic and a tribute to the many we have lost to Covid-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"193-197"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39496823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Continuing professional development and journaling.","authors":"David Bryson","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1974292","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1974292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This professional development paper looks at CPD and journaling which will help you discover how journaling can support your professional practice, mental health and continuing professional development.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"198-200"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39410807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mass population vaccination for COVID-19 in Malta.","authors":"Victor Grech, Jorgen Souness, Steve Agius","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1920829","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1920829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>COVID-19 remains pandemic with countries scrambling to mass vaccinate populations, prioritising health-care workers, the elderly and the vulnerable. Malta is a small Mediterranean country with a population of circa half a million with free healthcare at point-of-care. This paper reviews the adaptations made to cope with mass vaccination.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Permission was obtained to tour hospital facilities. Photographs were taken with and edited on a mobile phone, a previously utilised methodology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Vaccination commenced on 27/12/20 with priorities as above. Malta Medical School lecture halls were initially used, followed by outpatients at the country's regional hospital, as well as other lecture halls, and National Health Service clinics. Virtually all medically vulnerable individuals have had their first doses as well as most individuals ≥60 years of age, with the 55-60 year age group currently targeted. Malta is well ahead of the European Union average.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Exacting logistics and cooperation by all local authorities (such as the University of Malta) has resulted in a highly successful vaccine rollout. The eventual licencing of vaccination for children and the availability of booster dose/s will further facilitate the eventual attainment of herd immunity. This must be a global effort lest escape variants render these efforts futile.</p>","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 4","pages":"181-187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17453054.2021.1920829","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38980532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cath Janes (Kraken Kreations) Anatomical embroidery.","authors":"Cath Janes","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1955616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1955616","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 3","pages":"127-131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/17453054.2021.1955616","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39279896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Best of the Rest - Past IMI Awards Winners.","authors":"Bethan Flook","doi":"10.1080/17453054.2021.1933924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2021.1933924","url":null,"abstract":"The annual Institute of Medical Illustrators Awards is a celebration of the profession and a showcase of talent of IMI members. The IMI Competition Awards is open to all IMI members professionally engaged in medical illustration and entries typically include photographic, graphic, ophthalmic and video submissions. The awards comprise of Gold, Silver and Bronze as well as a Platinum award, chosen from the Gold award winners. Additional awards include the Wellcome Award for the entry selected as most suitable for inclusion in the Wellcome Medical Library, and the Peter Kilshaw Student Award for the best entry from a student on a recognised course. Awards are presented to those entrants who, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrate the best use of their skills as medical illustrators, the application of design, the effective communication of information and their visual effectiveness. This selection of entries consists of winners of Bronze and Silver awards from 2017 to 2019 and demonstrate the vast practice and scope of the profession, as well as the dedication and skill of IMI members.","PeriodicalId":43868,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine","volume":"44 3","pages":"117-123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39375842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}