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Randomised controlled trial: role of virtual interactive 3-dimensional models in anatomical and medical education.
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Journal of visual communication in medicine [J Vis Commun Med] 2024 Jan; Vol. 47 (1), pp. 39-45. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 May 20. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: Virtual interactive 3-dimensional models (VI3DM) and immersive virtual reality are implemented in medical education and surgical training. VI3DM allow learners to view and interact with a virtual 3D object and help in conceptualising learning objectives that demand high cognitive and visuo-spatial skills. However, the effects of VI3DM in medical education are unknown. We aimed to determine whether VI3DM are helpful in conceptualising complex anatomical structures. Materials and methods: We included 5 specimens, which were assessed by 200 first-year medical students categorised into experimental (n = 100) and control (n = 100) groups using a systemic randomisation method after matching for age and sex. The experimental group was given VI3DM as interventional learning resources while the control group was given 2-dimensional photographs as conventional learning resources for self-directed learning for 30 minutes. Participants completed a questionnaire before and after the learning session to assess their knowledge related to external features, attachments, and relations of anatomical specimens. Results : The scores of the experimental group improved significantly in the post-test compared to those of the control group for all 5 specimens included in the study (p < 0.05, confidence interval = 95%, unpaired student's t-test). Conclusions : VI3DM can help conceptualise external features, attachments, and relations of anatomical structures.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1745-3062
- Volume :
- 47
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of visual communication in medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38767329
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17453054.2024.2352404