Medicina Gráfica e Informação em Saúde

The Graphic Medicine a genre of comics focused on medical education and healthcare, has emerged as an innovative tool for disseminating information, promoting communication, raising awareness, and providing emotional support. This study aims to investigate the scientific production on graphic medicine by analyzing its role in health communication and education. It is a qualitative, theoretical research based on a systematic literature review. The results identified 14 studies categorized into five key areas: strategies for using comics in healthcare; education and empathy in doctor-patient relationships; public health communication and prevention; informational support in palliative care and trauma; and the development of personalized materials. Findings suggest that graphic medicine enhances the impact of health information, particularly for populations with low health literacy. The importance of audience participation in co-creating narratives is emphasized, ensuring greater effectiveness and sociocultural relevance. The study concludes that this approach has the potential to engage diverse audiences and facilitate access to health information, despite challenges related to format adaptation and accessibility. Future research should explore its long-term effects on health education and patients' emotional well-being, further establishing its role as a transformative tool in healthcare.