Analogic and symbolic dimensions in graphic representations associated with patient information leaflets for medicines
Analogic and symbolic dimensions in graphic representations associated with patient information leaflets for medicines
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DOI：
10.1080/1472586x.2021.1900745
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2021-03-28
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0.7
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Moliner, Pascal
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作者：
Cohen, Golda;Moliner, Pascal
本研究的目的是根据识字水平评估与不同类别的患者医疗信息相关的心理图像。 52 名参与者被分为两组（识字率高与低），被要求画出在阅读或听到药物传单中的信息后想到的第一张图片。共有16条信息。使用象征网格对图纸进行分析。结果表明，每组都产生了信息项的特定视觉表示。高识字率组的参与者倾向于绘制象征性的形式来说明医学信息，而低识字率组的参与者主要绘制具体的形式。每个群体都有自己的一套规范形式。这些发现强调了在医疗实践中使用健康象形图的必要性，前提是它们与文化程度低的个体的社会表征相对应，以确保最佳的治疗依从性并减少误解的风险。
The aim of the present study was to assess the mental images associated with different categories of patient medical information, depending on literacy level. 52 participants divided into two groups (high vs. low literacy) were asked to draw the first picture that came to mind after reading or hearing information taken from leaflets supplied with medication. There were 16 items of information in total. The drawings were analysed using a symbolism grid. Results suggest that each group produced specific visual representations of the information items. Participants in the high-literacy group tended to draw symbolic forms to illustrate the medical information, while those in the low-literacy one mainly produced concrete forms. Each group had its own set of canonical forms. These findings underscore the need to use health pictograms in medical practice, providing they correspond to the social representations of individuals with low literacy, to ensure optimum treatment adherence and reduce the risk of misunderstandings.