The interaction between users and health animations

Abstract

Accessing the facts in a drug description leaflet, whether digital or printed, is indispensable for the correct use of a medicine. The use of technology such as animations, which are already proven as an aid in the process of teaching and learning, may be an interesting resource to assist and facilitate the understanding of this information. Thereby, considering studying how this contribution can be made, this research sought to investigate user interaction with animations of topical and injectable medications, following the phases: literature study, experimental study and discussion of results. The interaction was investigated with a total of 40 participants: 20 health professionals (satisfaction and interview about the description leaflet) and 20 potential users (content, comprehension and simulation of use). The results, obtained by a qualitative analysis, showed that the participants are satisfied with the animations, as they considered them clear and a good way to simplify the understating of the information. Therefore, interest in animated materials can contribute and facilitate access to data.