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Interpretation of Visual ArtBy:

Nor Syamimi binti Samsudin2012359041ED772 2A1

Prepared for:Dr. Harrinni Md Noor

PSV 712: Art & Visual Studies

Concept

Interpretation

the action of explaining the meaning of something-Oxford Dictionary

Art Criticism Art AppreciationSocial Context

DBAE(language of art)

4 steps1. Description

2. Analyse3. Interpretation4. Judgement

Interpretation ofVisual Art

is studying, understanding and judging works of art

(Art Talk & Becoming An Art Teacher, Bates, 2000)

is focusing more on enjoying and admire the aspect of the art

through artwork such as:painting, scuplture, craft etc

Journal: An Overview

Health Literacy: How Visuals Can Help Tell the Healthcare Story by:

HELEN OSBORNEHealth Literacy Consulting, MA, USA

Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine, March 2006; Vol.29, No. 1, pp. 28-32

Interpretation ofVisual Art

What is Health Literacy?

Why does Health Literacy Matter?

Why people have trouble understanding health information?

How people learn

How visuals can help tell the healthcare story

Recommendation & Conclusion

References

Journal: An Overview Interpretation of

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What is Health Literacy

Health Literacy

Health literacy is often defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information

and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.(http://www.healthpeople.gov.)

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Health literacy is the ability to read, understand and act on health information.((American Medical Association Foundation, 2003)

What is Health Literacy

Doctor

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Patients

shared responsibility on communicating health information(Osborne, 2006)

Why does Health Literacy matter?

Health Literacy Matter-communication between doctor, patients and family members

everybody need to understand health information so they can, or are willing to, follow it.

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Why?

Patients had to make significant lifestyle changes, doctor's dietary,exercise recommendations, take medications correctly,recognize side effects and follow public safety advice

clearly simply

Why people have trouble understanding health information

Learning Challenges in interpreting health information

Literacy

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Age Disability

Language Culture Emotion

How people learnInterpretation of

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Mixed Learners : who learn from a combination of methods. Theirlearning needs and preferences

may change depending on the subjectand situation.

(Materna, 2007)

How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

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How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

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the important ofHealthcare story

essential information

how to access andpay for treatment

follow medical instructions

recognize emergencies know what to dowhen they occur

wrong interpretation

This can truly be a matter of life and death

RealityInterpretation of

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How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

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VISUAL CAN HELP

Layout and design

Pictographs and cartoons

Pain scales andother visual tools

Maps, genogramsand other diagrams

Forms and other interactive documents

How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

Visual Art

VISUAL CAN HELP

Layout and design

How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

Visual Art

VISUAL CAN HELP

Pictographs and cartoons

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdP3zBaDCv0

How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

Visual Art

VISUAL CAN HELP

Pain scales andother visual tools

How visuals can help tell the healthcare storyInterpretation of

Visual Art

VISUAL CAN HELP

Maps, genogramsand other diagrams

Forms and other interactive documents

Recommendation & Conclusion

1. Teach health professionals how to draw simple sketches2. Create handouts for health professionals to draw on.3. Collaborate on projects4. Recommend good places to get clip art.

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How we can help tell the healthcare story

No matter how well presented material is or excellent the contentit is, the job is not complete until patients and family members confirmthat they understand.Interpretation of visual through healthcare story is very importantin educating people about how they can understand the health information

ReferencesInterpretation of

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special thanks to:Dr. Munirah Mohd Puad , Dr. Norhashimah

Charlotte Crabtree, Russell William, Gemma FordeDr. Suzaida Abd Wahab , Nor Syaza Samsudin

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