Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: This article argues that comics can help to educate radiology patients and provide a stress mitigation tool for both patients and radiology nurses. Graphic medicine, Ian Williams's term for “the intersection of the medium of comics with the discourse of healthcare,” includes graphic narratives of illness by patients, providers, family members, or caregivers; it also includes comics for educational purposes. In patient or family narratives, fears or anxieties about impending procedures may be visualized, allowing for reader identification and empathy. Informational comics have also been found to be effective in preparing pediatric and adult populations for procedures. Finally, making comics can provide stress relief for nurses, allowing them to tell their own stories and to reflect on their experiences.
Source: Journal of Radiology Nursing
Author: Esther Bendit Saltzman
Institution: California State University Los Angeles
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,500
OpenAlex ID: W4304136136