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Graphic Design and Morale: Helpful Widgets and Worthwhile Distractions for the Masculine Chemo Crowd

Brown, Carrie W
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This thesis explores the possibility that graphic design can have a positive impact on the morale of a male undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer. The paper explains the concept of “morale,” why it is vital for patients at a cancer infusion center, and subsequently how graphic design can boost morale. The supporting research fostered a socially-responsible design solution—a mobile application that intertwines design, health, and technology. The application is geared to the patient experience. As such, it can reduce anxiety by providing a distraction in the form of entertainment (as well as providing tools and an anonymous connection for the individual patient to a similar patient population). Furthermore, the application is also designed for research purposes by establishing a framework for collecting measurable data. In turn, this data can be used to enhance the chemotherapy experience—thus contributing to a positive impact on the morale of the cancer patient.

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2015-04-09
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Graphic design, Mobile application design, Testicular cancer, Infusion center
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Brown, Carrie W. "Graphic Design and Morale: Helpful Widgets and Worthwhile Distractions for the Masculine Chemo Crowd." 2015. Thesis, Georgia State University. https://doi.org/10.57709/7026130
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2017-04-22
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