Uncertainty Visualization in Medical Education: Utilizing Novel Teaching Technologies to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making
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Date
2025
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The Eurographics Association
Abstract
Uncertainty is an inherent aspect of medical decision-making, influencing diagnostics, treatment planning, and prognosis. While uncertainty visualization can aid clinicians in interpreting probabilistic data and supporting shared decision-making with patients, traditional medical education often overlooks data interpretation and visualization training. This gap can hinder clinicians' ability to navigate and communicate complex medical data, potentially affecting patient care. To address this challenge, we developed a structured course that integrates new technologies, hybrid learning models, and practical visualization tools based on generative AI to teach uncertainty visualization effectively. By equipping clinicians with these skills, our approach aims to enhance evidence-based decision-making, improve communication of uncertain data, and ultimately foster better clinical outcomes.
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CCS Concepts: Social and professional topics → Adult education; Information technology education; Human-centered computing → Visualization design and evaluation methods
@inproceedings{10.2312:eved.20251022,
booktitle = {EuroVis 2025 - Education Papers},
editor = {Aurisano, Jillian and Laramee, Robert S. and Nobre, Carolina},
title = {{Uncertainty Visualization in Medical Education: Utilizing Novel Teaching Technologies to Enhance Clinical Decision-Making}},
author = {Bernards, Ann-Kathrin and Pippow, Andreas and Lang, Tobias and Gillmann, Christina},
year = {2025},
publisher = {The Eurographics Association},
ISBN = {978-3-03868-273-8},
DOI = {10.2312/eved.20251022}
}