Quantifying visual similarity in clinical iconic graphics

Numerous studies have demonstrated the benefits of utilizing iconic presentation models in the context of complex medical information. However, very little literature exists that addresses the design of the graphical primitives that constitute such mediums. Utilizing a method named "Presentation Discovery", the authors of this study examine a manner in which objective techniques may be utilized to prototype such graphical primitives in order to increase the realized expressiveness of ensuing iconic presentation models.