Infographics Improve Comprehension and Recall at the Orthopaedic Journal Club.

Journal of Surgical Education
Andrew J HughesK Synnott

Abstract

Information graphics, abbreviated to infographics, convey information using visualisations and images. This format of presenting research has been shown to be preferred by 80% of clinicians when compared to text articles. The weekly Journal Club was audited within our institution over a period of 10 weeks. Five weeks of article presentations using plain text abstract displays preceded 5 weeks of infographic display. A multiple-choice questionnaire was constructed weekly so as to test the attendees' recall and comprehension. A total of 1036 multiple-choice questions were answered across the 10 weeks, which included 553 questions (53.4%) based on the standard Journal Club format, and 483 questions (46.6%) on infographic displays. The use of infographics saw significantly improved test results from 42% to 65.8% (p < 0.001). Questions were answered correctly 1.5 times more often following infographic introduction. Infographics were preferred over plain text abstracts by 78% of team members. Infographics enhanced the audience's comprehension and recall of orthopaedic research when used as a presentation tool at the Journal Club. The majority of clinicians preferred infographic displays to plain text abstracts. Research was perceived...Continue Reading

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