The Impact of Visual Design in Healthcare Settings: Understanding the Unlikely Connection Between Design and Patient Outcomes

Date and Location

Jun 6, 2023 - Jun 6, 2023

Overview

The importance of design in healthcare has long been recognized, with its impact particularly felt in patient and professional communication, usability, education, space design, and product development. A recent survey of healthcare professionals in Qatar revealed a variety of perceptions around design and a subset of respondents who are actively considering design in their work.

Much of the literature in healthcare recognizes the importance of design in a practical sense through the use of design processes and tools to create visuals, but it does not explore in depth the skill set required to both develop and understand visuals. Research shows that using visuals during clinical encounters can have a positive effect on patients when used in tandem with other communication styles particularly in relation to medication adherence. As health literacy levels vary within the region, encouraging communication formats that can ensure comprehension is vital

Accreditation: ACPE  ADA CERP  ANCC  

Carriculam : Cardiology  Dermatology  Geriatrics  

Specialities : Cardiologist  Dermatologist  Endocrinologist  

Activity type : Courses  Enduring Materials  

Target Audience

Specialties - Allied Health Professionals, Dentists, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physicians

Objectives

Distinguish between different types of visuals used in healthcare and their purposes and functions

Registration

Price : 154