How Visual Languages Help in Understanding Patient Journeys

Patient pathways, often seen as a great solution to improve healthcare systems, can get complicated. Clear communication and shared understanding are key. Visual modeling languages can help make this happen. These languages use pictures and symbols to explain complex ideas. But, there's not much information out there about the different types of visual languages used in patient pathways. This is where a problem lies. We need to fill this gap to make sure we're using the best tools to understand and communicate patient journeys. Visual modeling languages are like maps. They guide us through complex systems. But, not all maps are the same. Some use different symbols, colors, or shapes to show different things. The same is true for visual modeling languages. Each one has its own way of explaining patient pathways.Understanding these languages is important. It helps healthcare workers communicate better with each other and with patients. This can lead to better care and more efficient processes. But, we first need to know which languages work best. A few reviews have looked at modeling methods and languages. However, there's no one place that brings all this information together. This is where a scoping review comes in. A scoping review looks at all the different kinds of research on a topic. It helps us understand what we know and what we still need to learn. In the end, filling this gap in knowledge can lead to better patient pathways. It can help us understand and communicate patient journeys more effectively. This can make healthcare systems work better for everyone.