What surgeons need to know about infographics

The Impact of Infographics on Surgical Education: Enhancing Learning and Performance

“…Infographics provide an excellent visual overview to help learners construct an accurate mental model or framework upon which they can attach further technical details and anatomical knowledge. This establishes a solid foundation for comprehending the complex interdependencies and tissue planes involved in various surgical approaches (4,6).…”

“…This allows for immersive learning experiences where surgical trainees can actively engage with infographic content related to complex anatomical relationships or challenging simulated surgical scenarios (6,9). The ability to interact with infographics digitally promotes self-directed learning opportunities and can accelerate the development of clinical acumen and technical skills essential to safe surgical practice (7,10).…”

Preparing Infographics for Post-publication Promotion of Research on Social Media

“…The content and visual appeal are two aspects vital to the creation of a good infographic. 19 28 29 30 31 32 33 …”

Letter to the Editor: Editorial: Should Orthopaedic Residents Be Required to Do Research, or Would Critical Reading Programs Be a Better Use of Their Time?

“…In contrast, reading a paper requires time to access the full manuscript and time to read it. Although infographics are “not a substitute for reading a full research paper” [5], I imagine that today’s residents will digest research more and more frequently as visual abstracts. This trend poses a problem.…”