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Drawing as a research method
 Inclusivity
 Knowledge creation
 Retrieval process of emotion-laden experiences
 Visual-metaphors facilitate expression of sensitive issues  Facilitates communication
McKillop et al, 2016
 Researcher vs. Patient agenda
 Huge potential for knowledge dissemination  Easy to engage with
 Communicate @ different levels – Empathy
 Facilitate reflection & dialogue
Guillemin et al, 2004; Gross & Hayne, 1998; Patterson & Hayne, 2009; Forceville, 2009; Demmen et al 2015; Harrington, 2012; McNicol, 2014; Tinnin, 1990.
Houts et al, 2006: McNicol 2014; Hodgins & Boydell, 2013. Cardiff Fertility Studies
DrawingOut – one-day metaphor-centred drawing workshop
 Minority or vulnerable patient groups  Sensitive health topics
 Versatile to include other visual art forms (photography, collage, etc.)
 Based on set of activities designed to
 Facilitate engagement with drawing
 Elicit data via the use of visual-metaphors based exercises
 Enables dissemination of research findings
 Visual data: artwork produced by participants
 Textual data: all conversations & discussions Gameiro et al, under review.
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