Claire Robertson, PhD student at the University of Aberdeen has been collaborating with the Anne Rowling Clinic’s MS team. Claire’s PhD research explores the use of health comics to communicate complex medical information. Her project examines how comic design influences reader engagement and understanding, particularly among diverse audiences.
Collaborating with Dr Peter Foley, Dr Niall MacDougall and Dr Georgia Andreopoulou from the Anne Rowling Clinic and colleagues at the MS Trust, Claire has ensured that the comic accurately represents the experiences of those living with MS. The comic focuses on so-called ‘invisible symptoms’ of pain, fatigue and bladder problems. It is hoped that the comic will spark conversations, improve knowledge and understanding, and change attitudes toward invisible symptoms, ultimately improving MS support.
Where to find the Through the MS Looking Glass comic:
Click here to download the comic via the University of Aberdeen’s research portal, Through the MS Looking Glass: Navigating the Unseen - The University of Aberdeen Research Portal, (pdf 1.45MB - external website)
Claire Robertson is a third-year psychology PhD student at the University of Aberdeen. Her background is in health psychology. Claire’s research looks at how public health information can be made more accessible and engaging through the use of health comics.
Useful links
Find a research project: a listing of research studies ongoing at the Anne Rowling Clinic, filterable by disease and status.
Image courtesy of Claire Robertson, PhD Student University of Aberdeen