An art‐based visual literacy training course to enhance clinical skills in dermatology trainees

Tiu, C.; Asfour, Leila; Jakab, Mátyás G.; Tomlin, H. R.; Griffiths, C.E.M.; Young, Helen

doi:10.1111/jdv.15588

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“…A comparison of the descriptions of cytology images from before and after the workshop revealed significant improvement. Similar results were obtained in a study by Ho Tiu et al during which two dermatologic clinical images were analyzed by dermatology trainees following eight visual literacy sessions 24 . The dermatology trainees enhanced their clinical observational competencies including improved description with less long‐windedness and greater succinctness.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…Rolling out this study to other Anatomical Pathology departments would increase numbers and extend the scope of findings. While the study by Ho Tiu et al assessed durability of the intervention, most studies including the current one, have not 24,27 . An investigation into the durability of the benefit of these VL workshops is something that the authors hope to undertake at a later stage.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…This ability to convey relevant information concisely is desirable in health care practice. The study by Ho Tiu et al went on to explore the long‐term impact by setting the participant dermatology trainees another assessment 18 months after the training which showed a persistent benefit 24 …”

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“…Several articles have attested to benefits of introducing VL, the vast majority of studies pertaining to undergraduate medical training with none specifically located in the discipline of pathology 2‐12,24,27,28 . The VL activities in these various publications range from sessions integrating fine arts theories with physical diagnosis, investigating different aspects of visual works displayed in an art gallery context such as composition, shape, texture, color and line and some included practical activities such as life drawing sessions and the creation of mixed media artworks 2,3,9,10,24,27,28 . According to McNaughton, there are three potential reactions when introducing a humanities component into a health care curriculum: the trainee will engage with the opportunity immediately; the trainee will not absorb the process until a clinical (or pathology) encounter ignites aspects of the training and emphasizes the relevance; the trainee will never realize the merit that arts and humanities can have on one's practice 29 .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In addition, these interventions seem to be aimed at the preclinical or early clinical years 27 . In the text regarding VL in postgraduate dermatology trainees, the course was offered to first and second year trainees in the United Kingdom 24 . A VL intervention at another dermatology program in the United Kingdom included four participants in their final year, one penultimate year, 2 second years and one first year.…”

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A short course in visual literacy can improve residents' observation and descriptive skills in cytopathology

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Wintjes

Moch

et al. 2021

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Visual literacy is an essential skill in Anatomical Pathology. However, there appears to be a dearth of literature that engages explicitly with how to teach or learn visual skills with respect to Anatomical Pathology residents. Using a variety of modalities, with a focus on practical arts‐based methodologies, three‐two hour workshops were designed to explore the complexity of precise observation and structured description. This intervention was based on the hypothesis that cytopathology and analyzing an artwork share a language and set of formal processes. Evaluation of the workshops was both quantitative and qualitative. The former assessed pre‐ and post‐workshop descriptions of cytology images and artworks while the latter was in the form of a focus group. An actual improvement in both cytopathology and artwork description was demonstrated while the focus group discussion revealed the majority of residents considered the workshops as having a positive impact on the observation and description skills required in Anatomical Pathology. Some felt the purpose and approach of these workshops was not made explicit enough. Thematic analysis of the focus group showed robust discussion regarding who should conduct these workshops and when they should be conducted in resident training. Unanticipated benefits of the workshops such as personal creativity and pleasure formed a significant theme that requires serious consideration. Introducing visual literacy workshops into residency training appears to be valuable and improved observation and description skills in cytopathology. The focus group discussion will be used to improve on this first set of workshops.

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confidence: 89%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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A short course in visual literacy can improve residents' observation and descriptive skills in cytopathology

Brenner

Wintjes

Moch

et al. 2021

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Music literacy training in dermatology: A mixed methods cohort study of postgraduate education

Matthews,

Wray,

Peilober‐Richardson

et al. 2023

JEADV Clinical Practice

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BackgroundWe have previously pioneered arts‐based training to enhance clinical skills in senior and resident dermatologists. However, the utility of music to support the development of dermatological skills such as listening, observation, description and communication is unexplored.ObjectivesWe hypothesised that music literacy training (MLT) would enhance the clinical dermatology skills of newly qualified doctors and could be effectively delivered in a single‐session virtual format.MethodsOur training comprised a 2.5‐h course held in October 2021 on the virtual meeting platform Zoom. The course was led by a music educator and included sessions which placed particular emphasis on listening to music, discriminating auditory cues to interpret imagery and meaning, and describe this to others. Participants explored concepts such as pitch, melody, pace, rhythm, dynamics and timbre by working collaboratively, independently and in small break‐out groups. All participants documented their learning journey through pre‐ and post‐course reflective essays and the training was evaluated by a pre‐ and post‐course dermatology clinical assessment.ResultsMusic served as a catalyst for reflection and discussion, supporting significant improvement key clinical skills such as listening, clinical observation and description in newly qualified doctors. Participants reported increased confidence communicating with others and found the course structure enjoyable and fun.ConclusionsCombined qualitative and quantitative evidence highlights the benefit of MLT in developing key clinical skills in newly qualified doctors which is effective when delivered in a single‐session, virtual format.

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Iconodiagnosis of dermatoses, study of skin care through the arts and contribution to the education of semiology

Déchelette

Charlier

2023

Ethics, Medicine and Public Health

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An art‐based visual literacy training course to enhance clinical skills in dermatology trainees

Cited by 10 publications

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A short course in visual literacy can improve residents' observation and descriptive skills in cytopathology

A short course in visual literacy can improve residents' observation and descriptive skills in cytopathology

Music literacy training in dermatology: A mixed methods cohort study of postgraduate education

Iconodiagnosis of dermatoses, study of skin care through the arts and contribution to the education of semiology

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