The potential of medical comics in rheumatology—Results of a standardized survey at the German Rheumatology Congress 2024 Potenzial medizinischer Comics in der Rheumatologie – Ergebnisse einer standardisierten Befragung auf dem Deutschen Rheumatologiekongress 2024
Bartsch V, Habboub B, Standfest K, Knitza J, Hueber AJ (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Journal
DOI: 10.1007/s00393-025-01709-w
Abstract
Background: Comics are increasingly being discussed as an innovative means of communication in healthcare. In rheumatology there has so far been a lack of studies on the acceptance and potential use of medical comics. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to determine the acceptance of medical comics among rheumatologists and to evaluate their potential for use in clinical practice. Material and methods: At the German Rheumatology Congress 2024 a total of 8 medical comics designed jointly in advance by patients and artists were exhibited. Congress participants were able to take part voluntarily and anonymously in a standardized online survey. Sociodemographic data, assessments of the comprehensibility and usefulness of the comics and their potential usability in everyday clinical practice were recorded. Results: A total of 94 people took part in the survey, 58.5% of whom had a specialist medical qualification. The exhibition was rated with a Net Promoter Score of 37.2%. The understanding effect was rated at 6.3 ± 2.7 and the potential to promote public awareness at 8.4 ± 1.8 (scale 0–10). Of the participants 78.7% could imagine displaying the comics in their practice or clinic and 63.8% were in favor of their use for therapy and diagnosis clarification. Discussion: The results show a high level of acceptance of comics among healthcare professionals and confirm their potential for use in education and communication. A structured further development of German language, medically validated comic formats appears to make sense.
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APA:
Bartsch, V., Habboub, B., Standfest, K., Knitza, J., & Hueber, A.J. (2025). The potential of medical comics in rheumatology—Results of a standardized survey at the German Rheumatology Congress 2024 Potenzial medizinischer Comics in der Rheumatologie – Ergebnisse einer standardisierten Befragung auf dem Deutschen Rheumatologiekongress 2024. Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00393-025-01709-w
MLA:
Bartsch, Vanessa, et al. "The potential of medical comics in rheumatology—Results of a standardized survey at the German Rheumatology Congress 2024 Potenzial medizinischer Comics in der Rheumatologie – Ergebnisse einer standardisierten Befragung auf dem Deutschen Rheumatologiekongress 2024." Zeitschrift für Rheumatologie (2025).
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