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Yao Q, Cheng Y, Wang W, Yu X. Human anatomy curriculum reform for undergraduate nursing students: An exploratory study. Clin Anat 2024; 37:522-533. [PMID: 38450800 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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This study aims to cultivate students' independent learning capacity, promote the interdisciplinary integration of "nursing + anatomy," and establish a curriculum system to enhance applied nursing abilities based on project-based teaching reform of everyday clinical nursing operations. A total of 151 second-year (class of 2021) undergraduate nursing students at a Chinese university were selected for this study. By adjusting the curriculum, reconstructing the teaching contents, employing the "hybrid + flip" teaching method based on BOPPPS (bridge-in, outcomes, preassessment, participatory learning, post-evaluation, summary), and implementing a teaching system based on the "three re-three linkage," a Human Anatomy curriculum with a focus on basic anatomical knowledge was developed and connected with nursing clinical operation practice. The restructuring of the course content received unanimous recognition from both the teaching staff and the students. Notably, students in the class of 2021 achieved significantly higher grades than did students in the class of 2020, who received traditional face-to-face instruction (p < 0.01). These results indicate enhanced clinical application skills among the former group of students. following the implementation of instructional reforms during one semester, students exhibited notable improvements in motivation, program implementation, self-management, and interpersonal communication. A statistically significant increase in overall scores for self-directed learning capacities over the preinstructional period was observed (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the findings of the student satisfaction surveys reflected highly favorable perceptions of the enriched instructional format, high levels of course engagement, frequent faculty-student interactions, and augmented overall competence. The practical implementation of the reform in the context of a Human Anatomy course for undergraduate nursing students led to significant positive outcomes, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Students' clinical application abilities and self-directed learning capacities notably improved, while overall satisfaction with the course remained high.
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- Qianyin Yao
- Department of Medicine, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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- Department of Medicine, Jiaying University, Meizhou, China
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Berrios Barillas R, Bove A. The effect of pre-body donor quizzes on student performance in a hybrid anatomy course. Clin Anat 2024; 37:563-570. [PMID: 38501651 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Learning human anatomy is essential for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) education. Body donors are traditionally utilized to understand content, but in a hybrid learning environment, students have limited time to use body donors. To improve body donor access and learning, we created online synchronous pre-body donor activities. The impact of these online strategies on students' subsequent exams and final grade were investigated in a non-randomized, observational study. These activities were hypothesized to positively influence students' anatomy performance. In a 16-week semester, DPT students (case [n = 91], control [n = 22]) participated in a hybrid program of asynchronous/synchronous online learning and two in-person immersions. Measures included student course grades and teaching surveys. Spearman's rho correlations analyzed the relationship between four pre-body donor quizzes to body donor exams, written exams, and final course grade. Mann-Whitney U tests assessed differences in grades between cohorts. A linear regression model examined the influence of pre-body donor quizzing on exams/final grades. Correlation tests revealed a strong relationship between the average pre-body donor quiz score and both the first written exam and final course grade (p = 0.0001). The case group achieved significantly higher scores than the control group on the first in-person body donor exam (p = 0.011), the second written exam (p = 0.0001), and the final grade (p = 0.004). The pre-body donor quizzes predicted performance on the subsequent in-person body donor exams, written exams, and the final grade. Implementation of online pre-body donor learning activities was associated with increased academic performance among hybrid DPT students and may aid in learning anatomy concepts for clinical practice.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Meiring KO, Gibbon VE, Alblas A. ANATOMICAL HUMAN BODY DONATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: INCONSISTENCIES OF INFORMED CONSENT. Ann Anat 2024:152292. [PMID: 38906340 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Informed consent is critical for maintaining the ethical standards associated with the utilization of human donor bodies by tertiary education institutions. Body donation programs undertake the responsibility for procuring human donor bodies for didactic and research purposes. However, its processes require scrutiny regarding best practice guidelines and the South African National Health Act (SA-NHA) (2013). Moreover, acknowledging and addressing the current perceptions of human body donation are indispensable in bridging the gap between academia and society. This study aimed to compare informed consent documentation and procedures across South African tertiary education institutions and their affiliated human body donation programs (HBDP) in accordance with international guidelines. The findings were used to create a human body donation form template aligned to current international best practices for consideration by the South African HBDP. METHODOLOGY A review of information and consent forms collected from South Africa's eight HBDP was conducted. The analyses consisted of a broad evaluation of information provided, ranging from the terms of use of bodies to the commitments made by HBDP to donors. The results were considered in conjunction with the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists and other recent publications on informed consent in HBDP. RESULTS Only two of the eight HBDP provided information and consent forms in more than one language. Most allowed donors to select how their bodies will be utilized - education, training and/or research. Some (6/8) made provisions for the next-of-kin to receive the cremains. Only one tertiary educational institution mentioned the occurrence of a memorial service in its documentation. An HBDF template was created aligned to current international best practices for presentation and possible adaption by SA HBDP. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSIONS Human body donation forms (HBDF) requires thorough examination for the promotion and sustainability of HBDP. Effective communication by employing standardized non-technical terminology conveyed in language that is understandable and native to potential donors facilitates the deliverance of informed consent. Inconsistencies regarding the use and management of bodies catalyze the weakening perception of human body donation. Thus, this process of securing informed consent for body donation should be conducted in conjunction with public awareness campaigns and underpinned by the necessary policy and legislative reform.
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- Keegan O Meiring
- Division of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Division of Clinical Anatomy & Biological Anthropology, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Division of Clinical Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Horne CA, Hepworth D, Saunders E, Keenan ID. Everyone can draw: An inclusive and transformative activity for conceptualization of topographic anatomy. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024. [PMID: 38825620 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Anatomical drawing traditionally involves illustration of labeled diagrams on two-dimensional surfaces to represent topographical features. Despite the visual nature of anatomy, many learners perceive that they lack drawing skills and do not engage in art-based learning. Recent advances in the capabilities of technology-enhanced learning have enabled the rapid and inexpensive production of three-dimensional anatomical models. This work describes a "drawing on model" activity in which learners observe and draw specific structures onto three-dimensional models. Sport and exercise sciences (SES, n = 79) and medical (MED, n = 156) students at a United Kingdom medical school completed this activity using heart and femur models, respectively. Learner demographics, their perceptions of anatomy learning approaches, the value of the activity, and their confidence in understanding anatomical features, were obtained via validated questionnaire. Responses to 7-point Likert-type and free-text items were analyzed by descriptive statistics and semi-quantitative content analysis. Learners valued art-based study (SES mean = 5.94 SD ±0.98; MED = 5.92 ± 1.05) and the "drawing on model" activity (SES = 6.33 ± 0.93; MED = 6.21 ± 0.94) and reported enhanced confidence in understanding of cardiac anatomy (5.61 ± 1.11), coronary arteries (6.03 ± 0.83), femur osteology (6.07 ± 1.07), and hip joint muscle actions (5.80 ± 1.20). Perceptions of learners were independent of both their sex and their art-based study preferences (p < 0.05). Themes constructed from free-text responses identified "interactivity," "topography," "transformative," and "visualization," as key elements of the approach, in addition to revealing some limitations. This work will have implications for anatomy educators seeking to engage learners in an inclusive, interactive, and effective learning activity for supporting three-dimensional anatomical understanding.
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- Carly A Horne
- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Marima P, Chidaushe JT, King S, Chibhabha F. Historical trends and current experiences of anatomical body donation in two Zimbabwean medical schools. Ann Anat 2024; 254:152243. [PMID: 38460856 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Body donation is integral to anatomy education, but procurement can be ethically fraught. While voluntary donation is preferred, the use of unclaimed bodies, although considered unethical, is a primary means for body procurement in some countries. This mixed methods study examined historical trends and anatomy technical staff perspectives on body donation in two Zimbabwean medical schools. METHODOLOGY AND MAIN FINDINGS In Phase 1, 194 cadaver paper records from January 1984 to January 2021 were reviewed. Unclaimed bodies accounted for 67% while 33% (all white Zimbabweans) were voluntarily donated. Most cadavers were black Africans (62.4%) followed by white Zimbabweans (34.0%). Race was not indicated in seven (3.6%) records. In Phase 2, semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven technicians responsible for sourcing cadavers at the two institutions. Data were thematically analysed resulting in the development of eight themes, arranged into three domains. Cadaver procurement themes related to (1) cadaver source, (2) adherence to procurement guidelines, (3) screening for suitability, and (4) cultural and religious beliefs. Cadaver embalmment focused on (5) embalming practices, and (6) hospital mortuary-based embalming. Finally, (7) disposal processes and (8) resource constraints were found to influence cadaver disposal practices. CONCLUSIONS Contrary to best practice, there is continued reliance on the use of unclaimed bodies to support anatomy education in the two Zimbabwean medical schools. Improving the ethical sourcing of bodies requires increased efforts to educate all Zimbabweans, especially the black majority, about the role and importance of voluntary body donation in medical education. Additionally, well-structured, and well-resourced body donation programs could enhance ethical procurement.
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- Phillipa Marima
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
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- Prideaux Discipline of Clinical Education, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe; Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Buckingham, Buckingham MK18 1EG, United Kingdom.
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Bains M, Kaliski DZ. Assessing the benefits of an online prematriculation anatomy workshop on knowledge acquisition and anatomy competency in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. ADVANCES IN PHYSIOLOGY EDUCATION 2024; 48:347-355. [PMID: 38625130 DOI: 10.1152/advan.00053.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Preparing students for the transition to graduate-level education with greater learning demands in a condensed time frame is a challenging process for health professions educators and incoming students. Prematriculation programs offer a solution for exposing students to the foundational sciences in preparation for the academic rigor of a doctoral program. This retrospective study assessed whether incoming students enrolled across 3 yr of a 2-day online anatomy workshop, offered in July and August before the start of their first semester resulted in improved anatomy knowledge. Whether this acquired knowledge translated to improved anatomy outcomes in the first semester of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program was also assessed, while also accounting for variables of gender, ethnicity, and grade-point average. Knowledge acquired during both days of the workshop resulted in statistically significant improvements in anatomy postquiz scores compared to the baseline prequiz (P < 0.001). Multivariate regression analyses demonstrated statistically significant relationships between the first-semester anatomy practical score and workshop participation (P = 0.04) as well as a predictive value of gender (P = 0.01). Evaluating a timing effect on the predictive value of the online anatomy workshop demonstrated statistically significant effects of the prematriculation workshop on both first-semester anatomy practicals for August (P = 0.03 for practical 1; P = 0.04 for practical 2) but not July workshop participants. Findings from this study support the utility of an online prematriculation anatomy workshop to prepare students for graduate-level anatomy learning expectations in a doctoral allied health program.NEW & NOTEWORTHY This paper presents the findings of a retrospective study examining the effectiveness of an online prematriculation anatomy workshop on knowledge acquisition and first-semester anatomy competency following the success of a previously offered peer-led onsite workshop. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an online prematriculation program that successfully introduces graduate-level learning expectations and access to anatomical resources leading to improved anatomy competency in an allied health professional program.
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- Mona Bains
- School of Physical Therapy, The University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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- School of Physical Therapy, The University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Goh JSK, Chandrasekaran R, Sirasanagandla SR, Acharyya S, Mogali SR. Efficacy of plastinated specimens in anatomy education: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:712-721. [PMID: 38591116 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Plastination, a permanent preservation method for human tissues and organs, is increasingly being used in anatomy education. However, there is a paucity of systematic reviews and meta-analyses summarizing the educational efficacy of plastinated specimens. This meta-analysis compared the assessment scores of students exposed to plastinated specimens against those exposed to other common instructional methods. A systematic search was conducted through four databases, from 2000 to July 2022. Titles and abstracts of the retrieved records were screened according to predetermined eligibility criteria. Of the 159 records screened, 18 were subjected to full-text review. Among the 18 studies, five articles reported post-intervention test scores for intervention (plastinated) and control (other modalities) groups. Studies were subjected to GRADE quality assessment, and four studies with moderate to high ratings were included for meta-analysis. Students' perceptions (n = 15 studies) were qualitatively analyzed using an inductive narrative analysis. No significant effect was detected between the intervention (n = 417) and control groups (n = 422) (standardized mean difference = 0.08; 95% CI [-0.36, 0.52]; p = 0.73). Four themes emerged from students' perceptions: ease of use, motivation to study, spatial understanding, and learning preference. Overall, student performance outcomes comparing the use of plastinated specimens versus other instructional modalities are very limited. This meta-analysis suggests that knowledge gained from plastinated specimens is comparable to learning achieved through other modalities; though this outcome should be interpreted with caution as there is currently insufficient evidence for definitive conclusions.
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- Julian Shu Kai Goh
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Mamat M, Li L, Kang S, Chen Y. Emerging trends on the anatomy teaching reforms in the last 10 years: Based on VOSviewer and CiteSpace. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:722-734. [PMID: 38477226 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The study of organism structural composition, known as anatomy, is essential in comprehending the intricate arrangements of life and plays a crucial role in medical education and practice. It bridges foundational and clinical disciplines, shaping medical education, and practice. With evolving technology, medical education faces new challenges necessitating pedagogical innovations. This article explores the changing landscape of anatomical education, encompassing teaching methods, and curricular shifts. Advancements in information technology and bibliometrics shed light on anatomy's evolution, yet research on anatomy teaching reform (ATR) remains scarce. This study employs advanced analytical tools like CiteSpace and VOSviewer to uncover research hotspots and frontiers in ATR. By scrutinizing focal points and emerging directions in ATR, this research provides insights into the future of pedagogical strategies and clinical research in anatomy.
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- Makliya Mamat
- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- Human Anatomy Department, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, P.R. China
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- Collage of Teacher Education, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Health Science Center, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang, P.R. China
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Buhlheller G, Steinborn A, Brunk I. Evaluation of the (clinical) relevance of gross anatomical teaching for dental students and practicing oral surgeons in Berlin. Ann Anat 2024; 254:152237. [PMID: 38417483 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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Knowledge of human anatomy is an important scientific basis for every dentist, and the adequacy of its provision by anatomy faculties is therefore constantly being adapted. Students' motivation to comprehend knowledge is a fundamental prerequisite and has been shown to increase when the relevance of the subject is clear. This study examines dental students' perceptions of the relevance of the anatomy curriculum, with particular reference to clinical practice and the dissection course, in conjunction with the perceptions of surgically specialized dentists. The distinctions between the participating groups concerning their perceived relevance are being discussed particularly regarding their applicability to improve the anatomical education of dental students. The overall aim is to find and highlight aspects of the clinical use of anatomical knowledge towards students, which they are unable to apprehend yet. A questionnaire consisting of information on demographics and professional competence as well as a Likert-style section was administered to dental students at Charité Universitätsmedizin in 2019/2020 (n = 322, 84.96%) and a modified version with congruent questions was administered retrospectively to oral surgeons practicing in Berlin in 2020 (n = 81, 63.3%). A Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to examine differences in responses between the cohorts. Demographic data and professional competence were correlated with the participants' ratings of the given statements using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. Both groups of respondents expressed a high level of appreciation of the overall relevance of anatomical knowledge, valued the teaching of all human anatomy for dental education, and recognized the relevance of anatomical knowledge for clinical practice. The importance of the dissection course was also rated relatively high by both groups of respondents. The overall appreciation of anatomical knowledge was more prevalent among oral surgeons. There were few correlations between demographics in our findings, showing slightly higher motivation in female students and a growing appreciation of anatomical knowledge as students qualification progressed. The demographics and post-qualification experience of the participating oral surgeons did not influence their perceptions. The results of this survey suggest that there is potential to increase the motivation of dental students to learn anatomy by emphasizing clinical relevance, as perceived by experienced practitioners, during the anatomy curriculum.
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- Gerald Buhlheller
- Institut für Integrative Neuroanatomie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Integrative Neuroanatomie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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- Institut für Integrative Neuroanatomie, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Wirtu AT, Manjatika AT. Challenges in sourcing bodies for anatomy education and research in Ethiopia: Pre and post COVID-19 scenarios. Ann Anat 2024; 254:152234. [PMID: 38423228 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND The relevance of anatomical dissection in instructing anatomy to medical, dental, and other health science students is indisputable. Ethiopian anatomists encountered challenges in obtaining human bodies for anatomy education and research, both prior to and following the COVID-19 outbreak. The challenges intensified during the pandemic, significantly affecting anatomy education in Ethiopia. This study seeks to investigate the sources of bodies for anatomy, spanning the periods before and after COVID-19, with a particular focus on identifying the primary challenges associated with sourcing of bodies in Ethiopia. METHODS Fifty (50) anatomists completed a survey distributed to ten (10) randomly chosen medical institutions in Ethiopia. The survey gathered information on the body profile (number of bodies, age, sex, sources, and methods of body disposal), and the challenges faced during the sourcing of bodies in the years 2018 and 2023. RESULTS A total of sixty-three (63) bodies were used by the sampled medical institutions between 2018 and 2023 academic years. All (100%) of the bodies used were unclaimed human bodies. Most (66.7%) of these bodies were males. The majority (65.5%) of these bodies were sourced from Tikur Anbessa hospital in Addis Ababa. None (0%) of the sampled medical institutions had body donation programs. Disposal of human tissues encompassed various methods, including the retention of skeletons, prosection of vital organs, and burial of remaining tissues. Economic constraints and the absence of a legal framework document were the main challenges in acquiring bodies in the pre-pandemic period. The COVID-19 pandemic prevention policies and the civil war further exacerbated the challenges in sourcing of bodies for anatomy dissections during the post-pandemic period. CONCLUSION The reliance on unclaimed human bodies for anatomy education and research in Ethiopian medical institutions mirrors a common practice across many African countries. The authors suggest the development of a legislative framework or operational guidelines, coupled with empowering the medical institutions to outsource their own funding that will ultimately lead to an increased number of bodies available for anatomical dissection. Over time, implementation and promotion of body donation programs may also resolve body shortages for anatomy education in Ethiopia.
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- Amenu Tolera Wirtu
- College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy Division, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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Yachou Y, Samson O, Lasvergnas O. Prospective comparative study on enhancing geometrical mental representation and anatomical learning in medical students through modeling clay as an assessment tool. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:779-795. [PMID: 38520163 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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While traditional anatomy education often emphasizes passive learning and rote memorization, it seldom employs constructivist theories that focus on active, hands-on experiences for effective learning. This study tests the hypothesis that tactile experiences with modeling clay enhance geometric mental representation more effectively than verbal descriptions. We examine the potential of clay modeling to reflect and evaluate students' mental representation of anatomical structures. Utilizing a prospective randomized, open, blind endpoint (PROBE) design, we engaged 36 participants divided into three groups: blind, visually impaired, and a control group. The primary outcome measure was the difference between post-touch score and pre-touch score, which gauged the efficacy of tactile intervention in enhancing the participants' capacity to mentally reconstruct a well-designed anatomical fiction structure. Scoring was executed using a double-blind double-evaluation methodology, positioning clay model reconstruction as both an objective reliable assessment and a pedagogical tool. The analysis demonstrated a pronounced improvement in mental representation of anatomical structures, particularly in spatial comprehension and detailed textural discernment, with the mean score soaring from 47.81 pre-touch to 85.09 post-touch. Distinct cognitive processing adaptations were evident across groups, with the blind group excelling in tactile acuity and the visually impaired group showing the most significant gains in spatial understanding post-intervention (Cohen's d = 2.74). The application of modeling clay as a tactile intervention tool can significantly improve the learning of anatomy among medical students. The study underscores the value of active, multisensory engagement and customized teaching strategies for effective anatomy education among this demographic.
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- Yassine Yachou
- INSERM U955, Translational Neuropsychiatry Team, Institut Mondor de La Recherche Biomédicale (IRMB), University of Paris Est Créteil, Paris, France
- IFMK, Valentin Haüy Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Center, Paris, France
- Cref-ApForD, "Learning, Training and Digital" Team, CREF Laboratory (UR 1589), University of Paris-Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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- IFMK, Valentin Haüy Vocational Training and Rehabilitation Center, Paris, France
- CNAM, Paris, France
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- Cref-ApForD, "Learning, Training and Digital" Team, CREF Laboratory (UR 1589), University of Paris-Nanterre, Nanterre, France
- Continuing Education, CIREL Laboratory, Trigone Team (UR 4354), University of Lille, University of Paris-Nanterre, Nanterre, France
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Truong HC, Myagmardorj Y, Miyaso H, Kawagishi K. Exploring heart dissection techniques for enhancing anatomical education: a pilot study to replicate transthoracic echocardiography. Surg Radiol Anat 2024:10.1007/s00276-024-03342-9. [PMID: 38743144 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-024-03342-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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PURPOSE For novice learners, converting two-dimensional (2D) images of echocardiography to three-dimensional (3D) cardiac structures is deemed challenging. This study aimed to develop an accurate dissection method of the heart to reproduce the transthoracic echocardiographic views on cadavers and elucidate new educational methods in human anatomy dissection courses. METHODS A total of 18 hearts were used in this study. After reflecting the anterior thoracic wall inferiorly, the hearts were excised from embalmed cadavers. Thereafter, three landmarks were set on the heart for each plane of the incision, and the hearts were incised to observe the three different echocardiographic views, which include the apical four-chamber view (A4C), parasternal long axis (PLAX) view, and parasternal short axis (PSAX) view at the papillary muscle level. If all structures for observation during routine echocardiography are clearly observed in each view, a successful incision is considered. All procedures and incisions were performed by the medical students. After a successful incision, hearts were returned to the original position in the pericardial sac for further observation. RESULTS The success rates of incision for each view were 83.3% (5/6 success cases), 83.3% (5/6 success cases), and 66.7% (4/6 success cases) in the A4C view, PLAX view, and PSAX view at the papillary muscle level, respectively. CONCLUSION This dissection method could probably be employed to reproduce transthoracic echocardiographic views on cadaveric hearts, which is beneficial for novice learners for a deeper understanding of the anatomy.
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- Huy Cong Truong
- International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan
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- International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan
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- Department of Anatomy, International University of Health and Welfare School of Medicine, 4-3 Kozunomori, Narita, Chiba, 286-8686, Japan.
- Department of Anatomy and Structural Science, Yamagata University School of Medicine, 2-2-2 Iida-Nishi, Yamagata, Yamagata, 990-9585, Japan.
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Merritt E, McNulty MA, Byram JN. Integrated Case-Based Learning Session for Breast and Upper Limb Anatomy. MEDEDPORTAL : THE JOURNAL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES 2024; 20:11399. [PMID: 38736678 PMCID: PMC11082076 DOI: 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Introduction Medical students are frequently introduced to medical school curricula through anatomy coursework, which often includes histology and embryology content. As medical education has increasingly emphasized integration of content areas, use of activities such as case-based learning (CBL) sessions has grown. Little published work has demonstrated the effectiveness of CBL sessions in integrating anatomy, embryology, and histology on first-year medical students' ability to improve content mastery and adapt their study techniques. Methods We developed a CBL session that included anatomy, embryology, and histology content covering the upper extremity and breast pathology that was taught to incoming first-year medical students (N = 51) during a prematriculation program in the summers of 2022 and 2023. The session involved completion of an individual pre- and postsession quiz; group completion of clinical cases involving image interpretation, matching exercises, and construction of diagrams, flowcharts, or tables; and a postsession survey with Likert-style and free-response questions about preparation and session effectiveness. Results Postsession quiz scores significantly improved (p < .001). On the postsession survey (response rate: 59%), students commented that they enjoyed the real-life application and integration of the cases and that the sessions improved their understanding of the connections between content areas. Other comments demonstrated that students were evaluating and adapting their study approach in preparation for the sessions, often using techniques introduced and practiced in the sessions. Discussion CBL sessions can provide opportunities to incoming first-year medical students to practice, adapt, and evaluate study techniques while delivering integrated content.
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- Emily Merritt
- Fourth-Year Medical Student, Indiana University School of Medicine
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- Associate Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
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- Assistant Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine
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Štrkalj G, Billings BK. From Man's to Practical Anatomy: The evolution of an anatomical textbook. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL BIOGRAPHY 2024; 32:233-239. [PMID: 36650710 DOI: 10.1177/09677720221148722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This paper traces the history of Man's Anatomy, one of the most influential anatomy textbooks produced on the African continent. Authored by the two renowned South African educators Phillip Vallentine Tobias and Maurice Arnold, the first volume of this book was published in 1963. Both an anatomy textbook and a dissection manual Man's Anatomy included an in-depth exposition of structures of the human body, presented in an innovative and engaging way. In 1999, in line with the developments in medical and anatomy education as well as broader societal changes, the book was significantly condensed, and its name changed to Practical Anatomy. The second edition of Practical Anatomy was published in 2020 and is currently still in use at many South African universities.
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- G Štrkalj
- Anatomy, Histology and Pathology, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University Bedford Park, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Anatomical Sciences, Health Sciences Faculty, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Kanmaz YA, Baygeldi SB, Güzel BC, Yılmaz Y, Karan M, Hark BD, Yılmaz S. Evaluation and 3D imaging of mineral structure changes of the rabbit (New Zealand) skull during developmental periods. Anat Histol Embryol 2024; 53:e13053. [PMID: 38735036 DOI: 10.1111/ahe.13053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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This study aimed to determine the morphometric measurements anatomically and CT images of skulls of healthy male and female rabbits during postnatal development, to analyse the data statistically and to demonstrate the structural changes in bone. A total of 40 rabbits (20 females and 20 males) were divided into four groups including prepubertal period (group I (0-1 month)), period between adolescence and adulthood (group II (3-5 month)) and later (young adult period as group III (1-3 years) and old adult period as group IV (3-5 years)), with five animals in each group. After the morphometric measurements, the surface area and volume values of the skull were calculated. The skulls were reconstructed using a 3D Slicer (5.0.2), which is used for 3D modelling. The cranial bones in each group were then crushed using a grinder so that the powdered samples were obtained for XRF (X-ray fluorescence technique). The p-value was statistically highly significant between group and gender (p < 0.001). In morphometric measurements, males were generally higher than females. Only PL, GBOC and GNB measurements were higher in females. The p-value between groups (in all measurements), between genders (in TL, GLN, FL, VL, OZB and GBN parameters) and between groups and genders (in TL, DL and VL parameters) was statistically highly significant (p < 0.001). The p-value between the groups, p-value between sexes and p-value between group and sex in Si, P, K, Ca, Ni, Zn, Sr, Sr and Ca/P elements were statistically significant (p < 0.001). Consequently, metric, volume and surface area measurements were taken through 3D modelling of skull bone in prepubertal period (group I), period between adolescence and adulthood (group II) and later (young adult period as group III and old adult period as group IV) of rabbits and the change in the mineral structure during postnatal development and effect of sex on this change were investigated. This might be the first study to assess both metric and mineral changes at four age intervals taken during the life span of rabbits.
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- Yeşim Aslan Kanmaz
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Siirt, Siirt, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Adıyaman, Adıyaman, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Medicine Biostatistics, University of Firat, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ, Turkey
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Stambuk-Castellano M, Carrera A, Tubbs RS, Alario-Hoyos C, Verdú E, Iwanaga J, Reina F. Personalized strategies for academic success in learning anatomy: Exploring metacognitive and technological adaptation in medical students. Clin Anat 2024; 37:472-483. [PMID: 38461473 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Personalization of learning is an educational strategy rooted in metacognition and is significant in academic training. This is especially true in medical contexts. This study explored the relationship between the metacognitive profile of students of human anatomy, the classification of questions according to their difficulty, and the anatomical domain. It also covered the integration of educational technologies to create personalized learning environments. The identification of metacognitive profiles ("Active", "Pragmatic", "Theoretical", and "Reflective") has been highlighted as a critical influence on students' responses to different pedagogical approaches. Personalized adaptation based on these profiles has shown potential for improving grades and increasing student satisfaction and engagement with learning. The results revealed variations in student performance in relation to different pedagogical approaches, learning units, and evaluation modalities. The "Experience" evaluation modality, personalized according to metacognitive profiles, level of competence, and learning objectives, resulted in higher average scores. However, there was significant variability in the results. Those findings confirm the effectiveness of metacognitive adaptation in improving academic performance. Furthermore, they provide a solid basis for formulating personalized and effective pedagogical strategies in medical education. They recognize the influence of metacognitive profiles on student performance and contribute to advancing medical pedagogy.
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- Mónica Stambuk-Castellano
- Department of Computer Science, School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience Research Group (NEOMA), Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Neurology, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Structural & Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery and Ochsner Neuroscience Institute, Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St George's University, True Blue, Grenada
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- Telematics Engineering Department, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Leganés, Spain
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- Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience Research Group (NEOMA), Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Neurology, Tulane Center for Clinical Neurosciences, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Structural & Cellular Biology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Anatomy, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Anatomy, Embryology and Neuroscience Research Group (NEOMA), Medical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de Girona, Girona, Spain
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Asri R, Baquerizo H, Padilla-Register M, Soto-Greene ML, Grachan JJ. Comfort levels and experiences of middle school and high school age children in anatomical donor-based anatomy outreach sessions. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024. [PMID: 38679942 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Many health professions schools host anatomy outreach sessions for high school students that utilize anatomical donors. However, teaching with anatomical donors for younger learners is uncommon. This study aimed to assess the comfort levels and experiences of students who attended the anatomy sessions as part of summer programs at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Younger learners (students entering grades 7-10; n = 25) and older learners (students entering grades 11-12; n = 33) completed pre- and post-session surveys about their comfort using a 5-point Likert scale. Before the sessions, most students felt comfortable or very comfortable learning from isolated organs (μ = 2.7, SD = 1.3) or full-body donors (μ = 2.4, SD = 1.4), even though most have never been to an anatomical donor lab before. After the sessions, the comfort level significantly increased for both isolated organs (μ = 3.3, SD = 1.1; p = 0.02) and full-body donors (μ = 3.1, SD = 1.2; p = 0.004). For isolated organs, there was no significant difference in the comfort level between younger and older learners before (p = 0.50) or after (p = 0.56) the sessions. Similarly, for full-body donors, there was no significant difference in the comfort level between younger and older learners before (p = 0.95) or after (p = 0.75) the sessions. Most students expressed that the experience was unique and positive. In conclusion, most students entering grades 7-12 felt comfortable learning from isolated organs and full-body anatomical donors prior to the sessions and felt more comfortable after the sessions. With this, anatomy outreach programs that utilize anatomical donors could be expanded to include younger learners to provide more dynamic teaching experiences for students of various ages.
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- Rijul Asri
- Office of Education, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Office of Primary Care, Diversity and Community Engagement, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Office of Education, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
- Department of Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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Lazarus MD, Douglas P, Stephens GC. Personalization above anonymization? A role for considering the humanity and spirituality of the dead in anatomical education. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024. [PMID: 38679804 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Clinical anatomy education is meant to prepare students for caring for the living, often by working with the dead. By their nature many clinical anatomy education programs privilege topographical form over the donor's humanity. This inbalance between the living and the dead generates tensions between the tangible and the spiritual insofar as semblances of the humanity of donors endure even in depictions and derivatives. This article argues that considering the relevance of spirituality, and what endures of a donor's humanity after death, would enhance contemporary anatomy education and the ethical treatment of human body donors (and derivatives). In developing this argument, we (the authors) address the historical connection between spirituality and anatomy, including the anatomical locations of the soul. This serves as a basis for examining the role of the mimetic-or imitative-potential of deceased human donors as representations of the living. We deliberate on the ways in which the depersonalization and anonymization of those donating challenge the mimetic purpose of human body donors and the extent to which such practices are misaligned with the health care shift from a biomedical to a biopsychosocial model. Weighing up the risks and opportunities of anonymization versus personalization of human body donors, we propose curricula that could serve to enhance the personalization of human donors to support students learning topographical form. In doing so, we argue that the personalization of human donors and depictions could prevent the ill effects of digital representations going "viral," and enhance opportunities for donors to help the general public learn more about the human form.
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- Michelle D Lazarus
- Centre for Human Anatomy Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Monash Bioethics Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Human Anatomy Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Du Y, Cai X, Zheng Y, Long A, Zhang M, Chen M, Zhang W, Zhu J, Guo J, Yang C. Research advances and trends in anatomy from 2013 to 2023: A visual analysis based on CiteSpace and VOSviewer. Clin Anat 2024. [PMID: 38651194 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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As the cornerstone of medicine, the development of anatomy is related to many disciplines and fields and has received extensive attention from researchers. How to integrate and grasp the cutting-edge information in this field quickly is a challenge for researchers, so the aim of this study is to analyze research in anatomy using CiteSpace and VOSviewer in order to identify research hotspots and future directions. To offer a fresh viewpoint for assessing the academic influences of researchers, nations, or institutions on anatomy, and to examine the development of hotspots in anatomical study and to forecast future trends. A total of 4637 anatomy-related publications from 2013 to 2023 were collected from Web of Science Core Collection databases. Their temporal distribution, spatial distribution, cited authors, co-cited journals, keywords, and disciplinary connections in the literature were analyzed using CiteSpace and VOSviewer, and a knowledge graph was constructed. The temporal distribution shows a general fluctuation in the amount of literature published from 2013 to 2023. In spatial distribution, the total number of published articles was highest in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, the United States leading. Tubbs, Rhoton, Iwanaga, and LaPrade are important authors in anatomy. Clinical Anatomy, Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, and Journal of Anatomy were the most highly cited journals. Analysis of keywords and citation emergence showed that the research hotspots and trends in anatomy focused mainly on anatomy education, digital technology, and surgical management. At the same time, anatomy showed a trend toward multidisciplinary crossover, developing closer relationships with molecular biology, immunology, and clinical medicine. Current research in anatomy focuses on innovative reform of the educational model and the application and promotion of digital technology. Also, multidisciplinary cross-fertilization is an inevitable trend for the future development of anatomy.
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- Yikuan Du
- Central Laboratory, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Department of anatomy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Tissue Engineering, The First Dongguan Affiliated Hospital, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
- Department of anatomy, Guangdong Medical University, Dongguan, China
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Ma A, Ding Y, Lu J, Wo Y, Ding W. An examination of the status, contexts of anatomical body donation, and perspectives in China. Ann Anat 2024; 253:152230. [PMID: 38367949 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Body donation is a valuable resource in medical education, research, clinical diagnosis, and treatment. Consequently, donors are honored as "Silent Mentors" in Chinese medical schools. This article briefly reviews the history, current status, and strategies to promote body donation in China (excluding data from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions) and discusses the problems encountered in body donation work in China. After establishing the People's Republic of China in 1949, the central government issued regulations on the use of dissected bodies. In 2001, the "Shanghai Regulations on Body Donation" were officially implemented and became China's first local legislative regulation on body donation. Subsequently, local legislative regulations and rules on body donation were issued in various regions to promote smooth and orderly body donation. There has been tremendous development in body donation in China for more than 40 years; however, the progress of this partial work has been uneven in various areas owing to the influence of traditional ethical concepts. It is, therefore, imperative to legislate body donations at a national level. Raising the public's scientific literacy and changing the traditional concept of funerals can create a positive social atmosphere for body donation, thus increasing the public's awareness and willingness to donate their bodies. Donating the body at the end of life contributes to life science and medical causes and is a noble act worthy of praise.
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- Airong Ma
- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Health School affiliated to Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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- Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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Gundler CM, Porta D, Sinning A. Use of Clinically Oriented Laboratory Manuals in a Prosection Gross Anatomy Laboratory during COVID-19. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:335-347. [PMID: 38686137 PMCID: PMC11055815 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01970-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Gross anatomy is a critical course for the development of a variety of skills such as anatomical knowledge and spatial, critical, and clinical reasoning. There have been few attempts to integrate clinical applications in gross anatomy, with the majority of these being in the lecture hall and not in the laboratory. Clinical cases and guided questions were added to a laboratory manual (Clinically Oriented Laboratory Manuals (COLMs)) in a first-year medical gross anatomy prosection course during COVID-19. The effectiveness of the COLMs was analyzed using in-laboratory assessments between treatment and control groups, as well as student perceptions. There was no significant difference between in-lab assessment scores between students with or without the COLMs in 2020 (t1304.735= 0.647, p ;= 0.518). Student perceptions demonstrated that 61.6% strongly agreed or agreed that the COLMs were a good way to learn anatomy and 32.0% desired more COLMs in the lab. Overall, COLMs did not increase student knowledge by the end of a session. Students thought the COLMs were a good tool to learn anatomy because they helped become more clinically aware; however, students desired better implementation of the COLMs. The addition of COLMs in the laboratory is a potential method to address the need for clinical applications within the gross anatomy laboratory. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01970-1.
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- Caroline M Gundler
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin, OH USA
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- Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY USA
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- Department of Biology, Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ USA
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Manjatika AT, Davimes JG, Mwakikunga A. Acquisition of cadavers for anatomy education and research in Malawi. Ann Anat 2024; 253:152212. [PMID: 38244943 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2024.152212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of human cadaveric dissection forms an essential part of teaching anatomy to health sciences students in Malawi. Despite worldwide struggles in acquiring sufficient human cadavers for anatomy education, the current recommendations on the best anatomy practices require the use of cadavers exclusively from the body donation programs. The current study aims to describe the sources of cadaveric bodies used for anatomy education in the Malawian context and reflect on the feasibility of using cadavers from the body donation program only. METHODS A retrospective audit of the cadaveric records for the 2006-2022 academic years at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences was done. The perceived challenges when sourcing the cadavers were identified and described based on the authors experiences in Malawi. RESULTS The majority (97.3%) of the cadavers used between 2006 and 2022 were unclaimed bodies. The mean age of the cadavers was 45 years. Most (95.6%) of the unclaimed bodies were males. All the unclaimed bodies were sourced from hospitals. The body donation program in Malawi was patronized by populations of European descent only. Strongly held sociocultural and religious beliefs as well as economic reasons were perceived as significant barriers to acquiring cadavers of the indigenous Malawians through the body donation program. CONCLUSION Cadavers for anatomy education in Malawi are mainly from unclaimed bodies, similar to other African countries. The authors support the transition from using "mostly unclaimed bodies (and, less often, body donation)" to using "mostly body donation (and, less often, unclaimed bodies)" through awareness campaigns that are targeted to address the prevailing challenges.
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- Arthur Tsalani Manjatika
- School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy Division, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi; School of Anatomical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- School of Anatomical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Life Sciences and Allied Health Professions, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Anatomy Division, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi
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Johnson CI, Hyde LE, Cornwall T, Spear M. Of mice (dogs, horses, sheep) and men: A novel comparative anatomy dissection course in a United Kingdom university. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:506-513. [PMID: 38317576 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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At the University of Bristol, we established a novel dissection course to complement our anatomy degree. Students enrolled in this undergraduate course are trained as comparative anatomists, with equal time given to both human and veterinary anatomy. Historically, students opted to dissect either human or veterinary donors as part of the course. To fully reflect the comparative nature of the degree, the dissection course was redesigned so students could dissect both human and veterinary specimens as part of the same course. This facilitated a wide-ranging experience of anatomy, encouraging detailed knowledge of a multitude of species and allowing for multifaceted anatomy graduates to be ready for employment in a wide and competitive job market. Across three iterations of the amended version of the course, median marks ranged from 58.7% to 62.0%, with between 22 and 39 students enrolled. In comparison to the course prior to the introduction of the change, median marks ranged from 59.8% to 62.8%, with between 16 and 24 students enrolled. There was no significant difference between marks before or after the introduction of the concurrently comparative aspect. This paper describes the course, with learning materials and assessments considered, along with some reflection on its value. The course offers benefits to students by widening their perspective on anatomical knowledge and making them more equipped for the job market. It also broadens their understanding of form-function relationships. However, student feedback implied that having the choice between human or veterinary dissection was preferable, and this may outweigh the perceived benefits of the course.
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- School of Anatomy, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Claveria A, Bachour D, Balta JY, Antonacci R, Ventura NM, Noel GPJC. A comparison of student perspectives on body donation across healthcare professional programs: From prosection- to dissection-based curricula. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:558-570. [PMID: 38299426 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Donor-centered education offers students the opportunity to not only acquire visual and tactile experiences for applying anatomical knowledge but also a chance for students to reflect upon fundamental humanistic principles. The exploration of differences in students' viewpoints on body donation and the utilization of body donors in their education remains unexplored across various healthcare professional programs, which has an impact on student learning and experience. This study aimed to qualitatively examine the similarities and differences in student perspectives regarding body donation across three healthcare professional programs. One-page reflections from nursing (n = 37), physical and occupational therapy (n = 49), and medical students (n = 66) regarding their experiences in the anatomy laboratory at McGill University were collected and analyzed using a deductive approach based on themes and sub-themes outlined by Stephens et al. in 2019. Despite differences in their curricula, there were few discrepancies across the programs' reflections suggesting that donor-based learning had similar effects on each user group. Most students across the healthcare professional programs mentioned that their positive laboratory experiences motivated them to donate their bodies, extending the privilege they had to future generations. Nursing students did not reflect upon the notion that working with body donors provided unique learning experiences in the anatomy laboratory. Likewise, physical and occupational therapy (PT/OT) students did not address the importance of maintaining the privacy of body donors by covering certain body parts during lab. These findings show that prosection- and dissection-based exercises encourage reflective practices associated with these of medical ethics, highlighting an important advantage to including donor-based learning in anatomical education.
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Anatomy Learning Institute, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California, USA
- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Anatomy, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, USA
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Anatomical Sciences, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Patera E, Khamuani MP. Animated PowerPoint Videos: An Underutilized Anatomy Educational Tool? MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:477-483. [PMID: 38686152 PMCID: PMC11055829 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02007-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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The subject of anatomy is an integral component of medical and dental education which are constantly evolving. Hence, educators continuously attempt to take advantage of technological advancements to create resources that will improve students' higher cognitive skills. This article describes the creation of an e-learning resource in the form of an animated PowerPoint video that was designed based on evidence-based principles and educational theories to introduce the concept of tooth anatomy. Additionally, it outlines how this resource can be potentially integrated into a broader educational system as well as encourage anatomy and medical educators to use less complex technological equipment to create accessible educational resources.
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- Eleni Patera
- Section of Anatomy, St George’s University of London, London, UK
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- Postgraduate Program in Medical Education, University of Nottingham, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK
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El-Haddad J, Pather N. Macro and micro ethics in fetal and embryological collections: Exploring the paradigms of informed consent among Australian education-focused stakeholders. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:630-645. [PMID: 38344877 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The management of human fetal and embryological collections presents an ethical challenge that can be explored from different perspectives, particularly when considering informed consent. The "micro ethics" level focuses on parties engaged in giving and receiving human tissue while the "macro ethics" level focusses on the collective responsibility of the discipline and society. Additionally, adopting a framework, where ways of working are designed with relevant communities, requires understanding the perspectives of individuals, communities, and organizations. The aim of this study therefore was to assess the perceptions of education-focused Australian stakeholders. A survey collected the perspectives of 198 participants. The majority of participants (61.6%; n = 122/198) indicated that human fetal and embryological remains obtained prior to era of informed consent should be retained for use in education/research. It is likely that their perspective is based on the notion that if human fetal and embryological collections are used for good, then disposing of them would deny this benefit. Women (p < 0.001) indicated a preference for obtaining fetuses and embryos with informed consent for education and research (38.4%; n = 76/198). Majority were in favor of recording both maternal (MI) (59.6%; n = 118/198) and paternal information (PI) (58.1%; n = 115/198) with each donation. Majority (56.1%; n = 111/198) expressed that donations should be accepted from both parental sources. Consideration of stakeholder perspectives is important in developing guidelines regarding these collections. The results from this study demonstrate a level of discomfort with respect to collections without informed consent, which should be considered at the macro ethical and micro ethical level.
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- Joyce El-Haddad
- Academy for Medical Education, Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Department of Anatomy, Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Academy for Medical Education, Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Medical Education, Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Gallot M, di Rienzo F, Binay M, Collet C, Hoyek N. Learning functional human anatomy with a new interactive three-dimensional digital tool. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:660-673. [PMID: 38197466 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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Human anatomy requires understanding spatial relationships among anatomical structures and is often perceived as difficult to learn by students. To overcome this concern, several digital tools exist with some strengths and limitations among which the lack of interactivity especially for complex functional anatomy learning. In this way, a new interactive three-dimensional tool called Antepulsio was designed. Antepulsio was assessed by comparing three groups of first year kinesiology students to test whether it is likely to favor functional anatomy learning during three training sessions spread over a week. The experiment was conducted during a real academic course. Laterality judgment, 3D spatial abilities and working memory abilities from all participants were previously collected to create three homogeneous groups: the active group (n = 17, 17.76 ± 0.56 years) interacted with Antepulsio, the passive group (n = 18, 17.89 ± 0.83 years) watched videos of Antepulsio while the control group (n = 15, 18.07 ± 0.80 years) performed a neutral activity unrelated to anatomy. Anatomy knowledge was also assessed during pretest, posttest, and retention test (8 weeks after the posttest). The most significant outcome of this study revealed that in case of better working visual memory, the active group outperformed the passive group between pretest and retention test (p < 0.01). In other words, Antepulsio tool is efficient only for students with high visuospatial working memory. These selective benefits of Antepulsio are discussed in terms of cognitive load, training duration and the necessary period of familiarization with the tool.
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- Mélanie Gallot
- Inter-University Laboratory of Human Motor Performance (LIBM - EA 7424), Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Inter-University Laboratory of Human Motor Performance (LIBM - EA 7424), Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Inter-University Laboratory of Human Motor Performance (LIBM - EA 7424), Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Inter-University Laboratory of Human Motor Performance (LIBM - EA 7424), Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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- Inter-University Laboratory of Human Motor Performance (LIBM - EA 7424), Université de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard, Lyon 1, Villeurbanne Cedex, France
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Kuo I, Hunt B, Doyle D, Fakhoury P, Ha H, Garmo L, Cardwell M, Gillenkirk A, Ridge E, Ren T, Sirhan N, Ireland N, Fegan T, McCollum K, Timmerman K, Root K, Klukkert ZS, Pandey J. Growing Medical Educators from Medical Students by Supporting Self-directing Learning Opportunities Born Out of Cadaveric Dissection. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:309-313. [PMID: 38686145 PMCID: PMC11055840 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01968-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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This study focuses on a subset of medical students who participated in an anatomy dissection program and undertook an additional self-directed learning (SDL) project investigating incidental findings of cadaveric pathology. The value of SDL activity is explored as a means of enhancing medical student education, particularly its student perceived value in preparing and developing them as future medical educators. It was assessed whether the project advanced student interest in medical education by analyzing their motivations for participation. The results of the study highlight the potential of SDL as an experiential learning opportunity for medical students and the role of anatomic pathology in connecting multiple domains of medical education.
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- Ian Kuo
- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 1111 West 17th Street, Tulsa, OK 74107 USA
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- Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 1280 East Campus Drive, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 USA
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Yilmaz H, Güler H. Can video-assisted and three-dimensional (3D) anatomy teaching be an alternative to traditional anatomy teaching? Randomized controlled trial on muscular system anatomy. Clin Anat 2024; 37:227-232. [PMID: 37382417 DOI: 10.1002/ca.24088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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The aim of this study was to determine the optimal method for teaching human anatomy by comparing classical laboratory (traditional), video-assisted and three-dimensional (3D) application methods for students who had previously received only online academic anatomy education. GPower 3.1.9.4 was used for power analysis to establish sample size. After power analysis, it was decided to have 28 people in each group. Participants were given pre-anatomy education tests and divided into four matched groups: Group 1: no additional education, Group 2: Video-assisted education, Group 3: Applied 3D anatomy education, Group 4: Practical laboratory anatomy education. Each group received 5 weeks of education in muscular system anatomy. The pre-test results showed no statistically significant differences among the groups. The post-test results showed statistically significant improvement in scores (p < 0.001): group 4; 59%, group 3; 33%, group 2; 9%. The difference between group 1 and group 2 was statistically significant (p < 0.01). The difference between the groups in post hoc comparisons with all other groups was also statistically significant (p < 0.001). The results of this study show that while the optimal anatomy teaching method is conservative, the best alternative is 3D application.
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- Halil Yilmaz
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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Cheung RCC, Yang J, Fang C, Leung MF, Bridges SM, Tipoe GL. Show them what they can't see! An evaluation of the use of customized 3D printed models in head and neck anatomy. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:379-395. [PMID: 38095147 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Difficulty in visualizing anatomical structures has been identified as a challenge in anatomy learning and the emergence of three-dimensional printed models (3DPMs) offers a potential solution. This study evaluated the effectiveness of 3DPMs for learning the arterial supply of the head and neck region. One hundred eighty-four undergraduate medical students were randomly assigned to one of four learning modalities including wet specimen, digital model, 3DPM, and textbook image. Posttest scores indicated that all four modalities supported participants' knowledge acquisition, most significantly in the wet specimen group. While the participants rated 3DPMs lower for helping correct identification of structures than wet specimens, they praised 3DPMs for their ability to demonstrate topographical relationships between the arterial supply and adjacent structures. The data further suggested that the biggest limitation of the 3DPMs was their simplicity, thus making it more difficult for users to recognize the equivalent structures on the wet specimens. It was concluded that future designs of 3DPMs will need to consider the balance between the ease of visualization of anatomical structures and the degree of complexity required for successful transfer of learning. Overall, this study presented some conflicting evidence of the favorable outcomes of 3DPMs reported in other similar studies. While effective for anatomy learning as a standalone modality, educators must identify the position 3DPM models hold relative to other modalities in the continuum of undergraduate anatomy education in order to maximize their advantages for students.
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Latre-Navarro L, Quintas-Hijós A, Sáez-Bondía MJ. The combined effects of an anatomy program integrating drawing and gamification on basic psychological needs satisfaction among sport sciences students: Results of a natural experiment. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:366-378. [PMID: 37990473 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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According to self-determination theory, the need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness has been associated with intrinsic motivation. Fulfilling basic psychological needs can lead to better learning, academic performance, and well-being. In this study, an anatomy program integrated gamification and drawing methods to explore their influence on basic psychological needs satisfaction and potential learning implications. Basic psychological needs outcomes of sport sciences students were compared to test the effects of the Observe-Reflect-Draw-Edit-Repeat (ORDER) method and gamification (experimental condition) versus a non-ORDER and non-gamified program (control condition). These two different 30-h (7-week) anatomy education programs were implemented at two Spanish public universities with 116 first-year sport sciences students. Pre and post-treatment measurements were collected using the Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction Scale. Statistical analyses included independent samples t-tests, ANCOVAs, and factorial repeated measures ANOVAs 2 × 2 (time × treatment). The gamified ORDER program achieved higher satisfaction scores in basic psychological needs compared to the control group (t = 2.98, p = 0.004, d = 0.54). Additionally, an interaction effect between time and treatment was observed (p = 0.042,η p 2 = 0.038). Treatment and interaction effects were observed for 'autonomy' (p = 0.003,η p 2 = 0.074) and 'competence' satisfaction (p = 0.048,η p 2 = 0.035). A time effect was found for 'relatedness' in the control group, but no significant treatment or interaction effects were identified. The causes of these effects are debated in the study, as well as the limitations. These findings support the notion that students' basic psychological needs are better satisfied in anatomy education with the implementation of this multimethod educational intervention based on ORDER and gamification.
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- Lorena Latre-Navarro
- Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain
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- Department of Education Sciences, Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, University of Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain
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- Department of Specific Didactics, Faculty of Education, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Fellner LH, King SM, Barry CM. "Pet things" and "penny drops"-Factors influencing clinicians' teaching of pelvic anatomy. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:287-296. [PMID: 37803939 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Pelvic anatomy is considered challenging to teach and learn, partly because its complexity can make it difficult to conceptualize. Educational researchers recognize the value of a spiraling curriculum to develop clinically orientated anatomy knowledge for health professionals, but most studies have focused on the preclinical years. It is unclear how the complexities of pelvic anatomy are taught in the clinical setting by clinician educators. Understanding pelvic anatomy teaching from the perspectives of clinician educators is important because of their critical role in supporting medical students to become knowledgeable, safe practitioners. This study sought to examine factors that influence clinician educators' teaching of pelvic anatomy to medical students during clinical placement. Using established qualitative research methods, this exploratory study used semi-structured interviews with 10 participants from obstetrics/gynecology (n = 4) and urology (n = 6) in Australia. Interviews were transcribed, and data were analyzed using a reflexive thematic analysis framework. Two overarching factors were identified as influencing clinician educators' teaching: (1) how they defined the scope of knowledge, and (2) pedagogical understanding. Scope of knowledge was underpinned by patient safety considerations and guided by past experience and student aspirations. Pedagogical understanding also relied on experience and encompassed multiple teaching strategies, including approaches informed by sensitivities surrounding pelvic anatomy. Multiple factors influence how clinician educators define the scope of pelvic anatomy knowledge required of medical students. Clinician educators' awareness of syllabus and teaching approaches can enable them to support students to attain threshold concepts such as three-dimensional spatial relationships and sociocultural sensitivities associated with pelvic anatomy.
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- Lilian H Fellner
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Moglia T, Falkenstein C, Rieker F, Tun N, Rajaram-Gilkes M. Anatomical Ignorance Resulting in Iatrogenic Causes of Human Morbidity. Cureus 2024; 16:e56480. [PMID: 38638713 PMCID: PMC11025880 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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This article discusses how inadequate anatomy education contributes to iatrogenic causes of human morbidity and mortality. Through a review of the relevant literature, high-yield clinical cases were identified in which a lack of sufficient anatomical knowledge contributed to patient morbidity, such as abscess formation and neuropathy as a result of improper intramuscular injections, superior gluteal nerve injuries due to surgical procedures, and misdiagnoses due to physicians' inability to examine and correlate clinical and radiological findings. The importance of a multimodal learning approach in anatomy education for medical students, which includes the utilization of the cadaveric dissection approach to emphasize spatial understanding, is crucial for the development of competent physicians with a deep-rooted foundational knowledge of anatomy and related concepts, such as physiology, pathology, and radiology. It cannot be understated that anatomy education and a lack of knowledge of anatomy and related concepts may influence iatrogenic causes of human morbidity and mortality. Therefore, all efforts should be made to ensure that students develop a strong foundational anatomy knowledge during their preclinical years.
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- Taylor Moglia
- Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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Liang CG, Matsunaga M, Takakusagi M, DeMeo J, Thompson JD, Rettenmeier C, Aytaç G, Lee UY, Lozanoff S. A comparison of pre- and post-clinical education learning preferences among medical students who elected to dissect compared to those who did not during the COVID-19 pandemic. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:396-412. [PMID: 38053470 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Anatomy instructional methods varied widely during the COVID-19 pandemic and programs are assessing innovations for retention. Learning preferences were assessed among medical students dichotomized as elective dissectors (ED) or non-dissectors (ND) during the COVID-19 partial re-opening in 2020 (preclinical) and again in 2022 after clinical exposure (post-clinical) to assess the viability of elective dissection post-pandemic. A mixed-method approach was used for the assessment of test scores, learning preference surveys, learning activities rankings, and thematic analyses. No significant differences occurred in anatomy examination scores. Dissection was considered useful by both preclinical groups but significantly more so by ED, while the presence of an instructor was significantly preferred by ED although a majority of ND agreed. Elective dissection was significantly preferred by ND but also by a large minority of ED students. Pre- and post-clinical ND believed that elective dissection offered more academic flexibility, did not hinder clinical learning, and did not negatively impact medical education. The corresponding ED stated that confidence improved, clinical experiences were enhanced, and dissection was irreplaceable. Preclinical ND preferred self-learning, while ED students preferred online learning, but these differences largely disappeared post-clinically. Learning activity rankings were not significantly different among all groups (ND, ED, preclinical, and post-clinical). A hybrid laboratory with a virtual learning environment ranked highest across groups and preferences increased over time suggesting that students benefited from this instructional method during clinical exposure. The absence of laboratory experience ranked lowest, and preference decreased over time suggesting that anatomy dissection is valued.
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- Collin G Liang
- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- University of Hawai'i/Queens's Medical Center (UH/QMC) MRI Research Center, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Shrestha AB, Taha AM, Siddiq A, Shrestha S, Thakur P, Chapagain S, Sharma S, Halder A, Rajak K, Shah V. Virtual and augmented reality in cardiovascular care in low and middle income country. Curr Probl Cardiol 2024; 49:102380. [PMID: 38191103 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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The global health sector has witnessed an escalating integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, particularly in high-income countries. The application of these cutting-edge technologies is gradually extending to Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), notably in the domain of cardiovascular care. AR and VR technologies are revolutionizing cardiovascular care by offering solutions for diagnosis, medical training, and surgical planning. AR and VR provide detailed and immersive visualizations of cardiac structures, aiding in diagnosis and intervention planning. In cardiovascular care, VR reduces patient-reported pain, eases anxiety, and accelerates post-procedural recovery. AR and VR are also valuable for life support training, creating immersive and controlled learning environments. AR and VR have the potential to significantly impact healthcare in low- and middle-income countries with enhanced accessibility and affordability. This review outlines the existing spectrum of VR and AR adoption and its burgeoning utility in the cardiovascular domain within LMICs.
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- Abhigan Babu Shrestha
- Department of Internal medicine, M Abdur Rahim Medical College, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.
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- Nepalgunj Medical College and Research Institute, Nepalgunj, Nepal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, UPMC Harrisburg, PA, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai- Elmhurst Hospital Centre, New York, United States
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Chytas D, Piagkou M, Tsakotos G, Protogerou V, Demesticha T, Natsis K. Methods and outcomes of teaching functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system: A scoping review. Morphologie 2024; 108:100729. [PMID: 38007970 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2023.100729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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PURPOSE Although musculoskeletal anatomy is inherently related to motion, there is a lack of evidence review about the best teaching practices for the locomotor apparatus functional anatomy. We aimed to detect the strategies that have been implemented for functional musculoskeletal anatomy education, and their outcomes, with the ultimate purpose of suggesting the most effective teaching methods. METHODS The databases PubMed, Scopus, ERIC, and Cochrane Library were searched for papers with the purpose of exploring the outcomes (participants' perceptions and/or examination performance) of teaching functional musculoskeletal anatomy. From each study, the following information was extracted: author(s), number of participants, implementation method, participants' perceptions and/or examination performance after the educational intervention, and classification of the outcomes according to the Kirkpatrick hierarchy. RESULTS Seven papers were included. Six of them involved active learning strategies (other than seeing, listening, and taking notes). Several specific teaching methods were implemented, including physical activities, lectures, textbooks, atlases, prosected specimens, near-peer teaching, and digital and physical models. Overall, methods that involved active learning, especially some form of physical activity, had the best educational outcomes, while passive learning was not found to be significantly more effective in any case. The role of modern anatomy education technologies has been inadequately explored. CONCLUSIONS It appears that teaching functional musculoskeletal anatomy is more successful when using active learning methods, especially involving some form of physical activity. More research is necessary to determine the best environment for these methods and investigate the role of modern technologies in functional musculoskeletal anatomy education.
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- D Chytas
- Basic Sciences Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Peloponnese, 20, Plateon street, 23100, Sparta, Greece; European University of Cyprus, 6, Diogenous street, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus.
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75, Mikras Asias street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75, Mikras Asias street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75, Mikras Asias street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 75, Mikras Asias street, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
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Gonçalves IZS, Betti LB, Guereschi LC, Araújo MAGDS, Saez DM, Beber GMM, Fernandes GJM, Bianco OAFM, Soares EA. Perception of learning by anatomy teachers in the COVID-19. Morphologie 2024; 108:100727. [PMID: 37977085 DOI: 10.1016/j.morpho.2023.100727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The discipline of anatomy is one of the pillars of training in higher education courses in health area. Since its origin, this discipline has used the traditional method as an educational strategy. Since then, the discipline has undergone changes, including other teaching methods, such as active methodologies. With the COVID-19 pandemic, declared in March 2020 and the closure of higher education institutions, the teaching of anatomy was impacted, since it was necessary to adapt the modality of face-to-face teaching to remote teaching. The present study aims to evaluate the perception of teachers regarding students' anatomy learning in relation to the types of methodologies applied in remote teaching during the pandemic. For such, a cross-sectional study was carried out, which analyzed the answers of 101 anatomy teachers. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference regarding teachers' perception of learning in relation to the type of methodology used in remote teaching during the pandemic. There was also no difference in comparing perceptions regarding the type of methodology used before and during the pandemic. Given this, these data encourage the need for reflection in the academic community and new studies with educators and students, in order to identify factors that may improve the quality of anatomy learning.
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- I Z S Gonçalves
- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Federal University of Alfenas, Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Coskun E, Beier MK, Jackson KN, Wang DR, Seacat A, Ausel EL. Student-Led Curricular Development in the Biomedical Science Master's Program Using Virtual Dissection. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR 2024; 34:133-143. [PMID: 38510384 PMCID: PMC10948688 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01935-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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The Anatomage table is a virtual dissection technology increasingly used to supplement anatomy education while its efficacy and integration is still being evaluated. To address the gap in student curricular leadership in such technological integration, previous master's and current medical students led a curricular development effort to design, create, and incorporate hands-on Anatomage learning activities into a master's level anatomy course during the 2021-2022 academic year. To assess changing perspectives regarding the table's role in curriculum integration and content retention, surveys were conducted before and after voluntary participants completed the learning activities. Overall, participants had a more positive perspective on the integration of the Anatomage table into the curriculum and its use to retain material compared to non-participants. Participants were significantly more likely to feel motivated to learn anatomy while interacting with the table. Compared to peers who only experienced the table in didactic lecture, activity participants were significantly more likely to perceive that the table helped them learn the skeletal system, a perception supported by significantly higher scores on skeletal anatomy exam questions. Less positive perspectives were observed overall for the muscular system, demonstrating the efficacy of the table varied with content. This research contributes to our understanding of virtual technology in anatomy education, and, although the integration of student-developed activities was complex, various educational features and pedagogical approaches were successfully utilized to establish a novel supplemental resource that contributes to multimodal learning and an academic foundation that prepares learners for their future careers in biomedical sciences and medicine.
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- Emre Coskun
- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN USA
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Bilella A, Eppler E, Link K, Filgueira L. Body painting, ultrasound, clinical examination, and peer-teaching: A student-centered approach to enhance musculoskeletal anatomy learning. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:157-172. [PMID: 37670412 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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The presented course, established 2016 as a compulsory elective for 22nd-year bachelor medical students, aimed to enhance deep learning of upper and lower limb anatomy from a clinical perspective by a maximum of student-centered activities combining hands-on skills training with team-learning. Three cohorts (in total 60 students) participated in this study. Students rotated through body painting, ultrasound, and clinical investigation supervised by faculty or an experienced clinician. Teams of 3-4 students prepared presentations on clinical anatomy and pathological conditions, which by teacher- and peer assessments on average achieved >85% (mean 17.8/20 points ± 1.06). After each activity session, the students reported their learning experience through a reflective diary. Fifty students (83%) evaluated the course by a voluntary anonymous questionnaire combining Likert-type scale and free-text questions to assess, predominantly, perception of course activities and their perceived influence on learning anatomy. Journal reports and questionnaires revealed that the students highly valued the course, and 92% (29 females, 17 males) rated group work satisfying or well-perceived. The highest appreciation achieved ultrasound followed by clinical examination and body painting, which one third proposed to integrate into the regular dissection course. All students recommended the course to their younger peers. This course was feasible to integrate in the pre-existing curriculum. Limiting factors to offer this elective course to more students are availability of clinical teachers, technical equipment, and education rooms. Being student-directed tasks, body painting and reflective diary-writing would be feasible to implement without additional faculty, which we recommend to educators for student engagement activation.
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- Alessandro Bilella
- Anatomy, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Anatomy, University of Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland
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Downie C, Burke M. Constructive alignment: Teaching introductory gross anatomy to sport science students. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:47-54. [PMID: 37750510 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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The purpose of this descriptive article was to illustrate the process of using constructive alignment in redesigning an introductory gross anatomy unit that is taught specifically to sports science and physical education students at Victoria University. The unit was redesigned as an intensive learning unit in 2017 as part of a broader university-wide process. The teaching team decided that the first stage of the constructive alignment process should be necessarily focused on an understanding of the career destinations of graduates from the courses. With this understanding, it became easier to work through the redesign of intended learning objectives, the shift from systemic to regional anatomy changes in content and learning support mechanisms, and alterations to assessment practices. A comparison of student pass rates for the unit from 2018 to 2023 with pass rates in the previous semester-long version of the unit, suggests optimism about the changes that were made through the constructive alignment process. However, there were a number of other factors that may have contributed to this result, and more research is needed on the specific effectiveness of the changes made during the constructive alignment process before a confident conclusion about the success of the process can be made.
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- Calum Downie
- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Torrens University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- First Year College, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Lee JWY, Susanto J, Lai SH, Cheow PC, Low LXT, Bello F. What Faculty and Students Value When Evaluating Human Digital Anatomy Platforms: A Mixed-Methods Study. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2024; 11:23821205241256043. [PMID: 38765319 PMCID: PMC11102696 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241256043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES There is an increasing availability of digital technologies for teaching and learning of human anatomy. Studies have shown that such applications allow for better spatial awareness than traditional methods. These digital human anatomy platforms offer users myriad features, such as the ability to manipulate 3D models, conduct prosection, investigate anatomical regions through virtual reality, or perform knowledge tests on themselves. This study examined what faculty members' value when using digital human anatomy platforms for teaching and what students value when using these platforms for learning. METHODS Six anatomy faculty members and 21 students were selected to participate in this study. After using the three digital anatomy platforms for at least 1 week, a survey was conducted to record their feedback in 4 categories: usability, interactive features, level of detail, and learning support. Respondents' Qualitative feedback within each category was also analyzed to strengthen the study's findings. RESULTS The study's findings showed that faculty members and students have different priorities when evaluating digital anatomy platforms. Faculty members valued platforms that provided better accuracy and detailed anatomical structures, while students prioritized usability above the rest of the features. CONCLUSION Given that faculty and students have different preferences when selecting digital anatomy platforms, this article proposed that educators maximize the specific affordances offered by the technology by having a clear pedagogy and strategy on how the technology will be incorporated into the curriculum to help students achieve the desired learning outcomes.
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- Jason Wen Yau Lee
- Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovation, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovation, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Anatomical Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary and Transplant Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Surgery & Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Technology Enhanced Learning and Innovation, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Surgical Computing and Simulation Science, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Vertemati M, Zuccotti GV, Porrini M. Enhancing Anatomy Education Throu€gh Flipped Classroom and Adaptive Learning A Pilot Project on Liver Anatomy. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2024; 11:23821205241248023. [PMID: 38854913 PMCID: PMC11159531 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241248023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Anatomy education plays a critical role in medical practice, and the level of anatomical knowledge among students and physicians significantly impacts patient care. This article presents a pilot project aimed at exploring the effectiveness of the Area9's Rhapsode platform, an intelligent tutoring system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize learning and collect data on mastery acquisition. METHODS The study focused on liver anatomy (microscopic and macroscopic anatomy, embryology, clinical anatomy) and employed a flipped classroom approach, incorporating adaptive learning modules and an interactive in-class session. A total of 123 first-year medicine students (55 M/68F) participated to the study. Content and resources of the module were adaptable to various digital devices. Statistics were compiled based, on the one hand, on the measurement of mastery for every single learning objective provided automatically by the platform via the student interactions with the system probes (questions); on the other hand, metacognition data were worked out by crossing mastery data with the self-awareness declared in every question and learning resource by each learner. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS At the outset of the study, students displayed a 18.11% level of conscious incompetence and a 19.43% level of unconscious incompetence. Additionally, 50.86% of students demonstrated conscious competence. By the conclusion of the learning module, the level of conscious incompetence had decreased to 1.87%, and 98.73% of students exhibited conscious mastery of the materials. The results demonstrated improved learning quality, positive repurposing of study time, enhanced metacognitive awareness among students, with most students demonstrating conscious mastery of the materials and a clear understanding of their level of competence. This approach, by providing valuable insights into the potential of AI-based adaptive learning systems in anatomy education, could address the challenges posed by limited teaching hours, shortage of anatomist, and the need for individualized instruction.
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- Maurizio Vertemati
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces (CIMaINa), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Department of Pediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Anderson H, Weil JA, Tucker RP, Gross DS. Impact of gross anatomy laboratory on student written examination performance: A 3-year study of a large-enrollment undergraduate anatomy course. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024; 17:114-127. [PMID: 37602570 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023]
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The efficacy of the various pedagogies that are used in human anatomy laboratories has been extensively debated. Nevertheless, an important question remains relatively unexamined-how the learning experience in the anatomy laboratory impacts students' mastery and application of anatomical knowledge beyond the laboratory setting. In this study, the effect of a prosection-based anatomy laboratory on overall comprehension and mastery of anatomical knowledge was evaluated in an upper division undergraduate anatomy curriculum that consists of a mandatory lecture course and an optional laboratory course. This flexible curricular structure permitted assessing the merit of laboratory learning on the written examination performance of the lecture course. In 2019 and 2022, the anatomy laboratory was taught in-person using prosections, while in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic related regulations, it was taught remotely with live-streaming of prosections using document cameras. In both in-person and remote instructive formats, written examination scores of the lecture course were compared between two cohorts of students: Those enrolled in lecture only and those enrolled in both lecture and laboratory. Results showed that the cohort enrolled in both lecture and laboratory courses consistently outperformed the lecture-only cohort by one full letter grade. Furthermore, when the degrees of improvement on written examination scores were compared between the two instructive formats, in-person laboratory had a greater increase compared to remote laboratory. Altogether this study demonstrates that the prosection-based anatomy laboratory enhances students' mastery of anatomical knowledge beyond the laboratory setting by promoting comprehension of spatial relationships of anatomical structures.
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- Hana Anderson
- Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
- School of Health Professions, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy, University of California, Davis, Davis, California, USA
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Knof H, Berndt M, Shiozawa T. The influence of collaborative learning and self-organisation on medical students' academic performance in anatomy. Ann Anat 2024; 251:152182. [PMID: 37879501 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2021, university teaching at the Faculty of Medicine Tuebingen was transferred to a digital setting. Due to the discontinuation of face-to-face teaching, students lacked the temporal and spatial framework of the curriculum and the possibility to socialise with fellow students was extremely limited. Increased demands were placed on the students' self-organisation, and the possibility of collaborative learning was drastically limited. The present study investigated the extent to which these study conditions affected the academic performance of medical students in the oral exam after the 60-hour introductory anatomy lecture. Specifically, collaborative, and organisational learning strategies were considered. METHODS Learning strategies of 146 students were assessed by means of a questionnaire. The anatomy exam was used to assess the academic performance. In addition, students were asked to rate their own oral exam performance. RESULTS Students used strategies of collaborative learning (M = 3.30, SD = 0.88) and self-organisation (M = 3.28, SD = 0.72) about equally as often. A significant correlation was found between the use of collaborative learning strategies and the ability for realistic self-assessment (ρ = -0.22, P =.02). Collaborative behaviour could be divided into Initiative Collaborative Learning and Subordinate Collaborative Learning. Only the former had an influence on the ability for realistic self-assessment. Neither organisational learning strategies nor collaborative learning strategies had an influence on academic performance. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Initiative collaborative learners showed a higher degree of realistic self-assessment. This could be explained through a more distinct social referencing, as fellow students' knowledge levels can be related early on to their own academic performance. There was no correlation between the learning strategies used and the exam result.
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- Harald Knof
- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Clinical Anatomy and Cell Analysis, Faculty of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, Elfriede-Aulhorn-Straße 8, Tuebingen 72076, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Education, LMU University Hospital, LMU Munich, Pettenkoferstr. 8a, Munich 80336, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy, Institute of Clinical Anatomy and Cell Analysis, Faculty of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, Elfriede-Aulhorn-Straße 8, Tuebingen 72076, Germany.
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Baptista VIDA, Braz JKFDS, Neto SPD, Rabêlo JWC, Marinho RC, Lucena EEDS. Multiple stations in an integrated design of cardiovascular system morphology for medical undergraduate. Ann Anat 2024; 251:152146. [PMID: 37652167 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The morphology knowledge is essential for clinical, diagnostic and surgical practice in medicine. However, it is a great challenge teaching this science in an integrated curriculum, since it has the need of active methods associated with technology, in a total impaired workload. Therefore, this work described an educational design of multiple practice stations in order to teach morphology of the cardiovascular system in the undergraduate medical education. This activity was conducted in the Multicampi School of Medical Sciences of Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) in Caicó/Brazil. Four anatomy stations and four embryology and histology stations of heart and blood vessels were drawn up. Anatomy stations approached cardiac cycle and cardiac valves (1 A); mediastinum and pericardium (2 A); internal morphology and heart conduction system (3 A) and external morphology of heart (4 A). Whereas embryology and histology stations approached embryogenesis of the heart (1B); cardiac microanatomy and fetal circulation (2B); and vascular microanatomy (3B;4B). All the stations emphasized cognitive and psychomotor fields associated with clinical correlations to active application of morphology knowledge. The multiple stations were considered as an organized, productive, enlightening and riveting alternative to medical students and teaching staff. This innovative experience integrated and energized the three areas of morphological sciences, resignifying the teaching and learning of cardiovascular system morphology.
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- Multicampi School of Medical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, UFRN, RN, Brazil.
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Duraes M, Captier G, Micheau A, Hoa D, Rathat G. Anatomical knowledge retention in Obstetrics and Gynaecology residents and impact of an e-learning tool. Surg Radiol Anat 2023; 45:1629-1634. [PMID: 37874378 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-023-03254-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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PURPOSE Anatomical knowledge of medical students and residents is insufficient and further anatomical sciences throughout medical curriculum may be necessary. The first aim of this study was to assess pelvic and perineal anatomical knowledge retention of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Ob/Gyn) residents. The second was to assess the impact of an e-learning tool on anatomical knowledge. METHODS A survey was sent by mail to medical students and Ob/Gyn residents. After completion, Ob/Gyn residents were randomised to "e-learning" group or to "Control" group. "E-learning" group had an unlimited access to a tool about female pelvic and perineum anatomy, implemented by iMAIOS society in their online platform. A second assessment of residents' anatomical knowledge was done 2 months after randomisation. RESULTS Ob/Gyn residents (N = 23) had a significant lower global score than third-year medical students (N = 103) (22.1% (± 10.2) vs 43.8% (± 12.1), p < 0.0001). Two months after randomisation, residents of "control" group demonstrated no significant difference between the two questionnaires (3.6%, p = 0.31), whilst the "e-learning" group demonstrated a significant increase overall (10.6%, p = 0.09). There was no significant difference on the post-intervention questionnaire between control and "e-learning" group (25.4% vs 33% respectively, p = 0.34). CONCLUSION Knowledge of pelvic and perineal anatomy is poor. This e-learning tool aimed at improving anatomical knowledge retention but is not sufficient. A combination of traditional approaches and innovative solutions should be proposed throughout medical school and residency to maintain anatomical knowledge.
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- Martha Duraes
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France.
- Laboratory of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montpellier, Avenue du Doyen Gaston Giraud, Montpellier, France.
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- Laboratory of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- IMAIOS SAS, Castelnau Le Lez, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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Narayanan S, Adikesavan PN, Ananthy V. Student Experiential Activities: A Novel Strategy to Teach Neuroanatomy in Lectures. Cureus 2023; 15:e50789. [PMID: 38239512 PMCID: PMC10795853 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Activity-based teaching is a widely used pedagogical tool for enhancing anatomy learning. However, involving the learner in experiential activities in lectures is an unexplored area in medical research. The present study aims to determine whether incorporating student experiential activities into lectures impacts student's learning of neuroanatomy. Materials and methods We used a pre-test/post-test experimental study design to compare the learning outcome between the experiential activity based lecture and traditional lectures. We divided 150 students into control (75 students) and intervention groups (75 students). To assess the baseline knowledge on the subject, the students attended 20 clinical scenario-based multiple-choice questions two weeks before the lectures. Then, both groups attended two lecture sessions on the functional areas of the brain. In the control group, the students drew the boundaries of a particular cerebral area and labeled its function and clinical symptoms. In the intervention group, the learners participated in experiential activities while following the instructions. The lecturer used their response as a scaffold to explain the function and clinical correlation of a specific part of the cerebral cortex. The same test questions were given to the students one week after the final lecture session to evaluate their level of understanding. We analyzed the scores of 111 students (57 students in the control group and 54 students in the interventional group) who attended the two lectures and pre- and post-test sessions. Students also completed a validated 10-item feedback questionnaire regarding their perception of the teaching sessions. Results The mean score improvement for the control and intervention groups was 4.86 ± 1.53 and 6.39 ± 2.93, respectively. The score improvement of the activity group was significantly higher than that of the control group (p = 0.006; d = 0.65). The perception scores of interest, knowledge attainment, and satisfaction were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that experiential activities facilitate better comprehension of abstract neuroanatomical concepts as compared to traditional didactic teaching.
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- Suresh Narayanan
- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, IND
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- Department of Pharmacology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, IND
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Murukutla VA, Cattan E, Lecouteux B, Ronfard R, Palombi O. Text-to-movie authoring of anatomy lessons. Artif Intell Med 2023; 146:102717. [PMID: 38042603 DOI: 10.1016/j.artmed.2023.102717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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There is a need for a simple yet comprehensive tool to produce and edit pedagogical anatomy video courses, given the widespread usage of multimedia and 3D content in anatomy instruction. Anatomy teachers have minimal control over the present anatomical content generation pipeline. In this research, we provide an authoring tool for instructors that takes text written in the Anatomy Storyboard Language (ASL), a novel domain-specific language (DSL) and produces an animated video. ASL is a formal language that allows users to describe video shots as individual sentences while referencing anatomic structures from a large-scale ontology linked to 3D models. We describe an authoring tool that translates anatomy lessons written in ASL to finite state machines, which are then used to automatically generate 3D animation with the Unity 3D game engine. The proposed text-to-movie authoring tool was evaluated by four anatomy professors to create short lessons on the knee. Preliminary results demonstrate the ease of use and effectiveness of the tool for quickly drafting narrated video lessons in realistic medical anatomy teaching scenarios.
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- Anatoscope, 38330 Montbonnot-Saint-Martin, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, LJK, Inria, CNRS, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, LJK, Inria, CNRS, 38000 Grenoble, France.
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Rocha-Martínez N, López-Ordaz R, Rendón-Franco E, Muñoz-García CI. 3D wildlife skull models for wildlife veterinary training. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2023; 16:1073-1078. [PMID: 37477190 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Wildlife veterinarians are necessary for zoonotic diseases and species loss management, and there is a rising interest to enroll at veterinary schools with the wish to work in zoo and wildlife medicine. However, teaching wildlife is challenging due to the difficulty faced by universities to work with wild animal specimens. The aim of the present was to evaluate the understanding efficiency of some anatomical and behavioral aspects using 3D printed models of four wildlife species skulls, the kinkaju (Potos flavus), the white-nosed coati (Nasua narica), the northern anteater (Tamandua mexicana), and the nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). This study was performed on 85 third-year veterinary students, divided into an experimental and a control group, who used and not used 3D printed skulls, respectively. Results show that the experimental group shows higher scores, in three of the four variables evaluated, than the control group. Then, 3D wildlife printed skulls constitute a promising teaching tool for veterinary students. In fact, it may be as good as real skulls, since new 3D printers can print on high endurance and firmness stock with high accuracy at reduced costs. In this context, it is important to encourage its use for the training of new generations and keep professionals up to date.
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- Nadia Rocha-Martínez
- Maestría en Ecología Aplicada, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Departamento de Producción Agrícola y Animal, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
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Sanchez-Gonzalez M, Terrell M. Flipped Classroom With Artificial Intelligence: Educational Effectiveness of Combining Voice-Over Presentations and AI. Cureus 2023; 15:e48354. [PMID: 37937181 PMCID: PMC10627552 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Most theorists and medical educators agree that a curriculum rich in active learning (AL) strategies, such as a flipped classroom, is superior to passive listening to promote better retention and application of new knowledge. Although AL multimodal teaching strategies have been considered the most effective, including online virtual teaching, voice-over pre-recorded lectures, and, more recently, the addition of artificial intelligence (AI), data on the effectiveness of these methods in medical education is scarce. The present educational research study examined the effectiveness of voice-over-style lectures and AI in facilitating learning outcomes as assessed by test scores after participating in basic science lectures in a medical school setting. METHODS Participating students were divided equally into two educational strategy groups: slide decks only traditional way (PPT) or PPT plus AI (PPT+AI) platform (edYOU; Los Angeles, CA, USA). The PPT+AI group comprised the PPT with narration and real-time interaction with an AI being personalized, which leverages natural language processing to tailor customized conversations to each student's current knowledge. Students in the two groups were asked to participate in a formative quiz (not reflective of their academic evaluations) to answer questions relevant to voice-over lectures (PPT and PPT+AI). The statistical strategy for conducting quiz item analysis included item difficulty, item discrimination, and point-biserial correlation R. A student's T-test was conducted to compare the two strategies' effectiveness via test scores. A priori, an alpha level of 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Data are presented as mean ± s.e.m.; Cohen's d. A total of 42 (n=21 in each group) students participated in the study. Students using PPT+AI obtained statistically significant (P <0.043; d = .54) higher quiz scores under challenging questions and less time spent in lectures (54.1 ± 14.3 hrs.) in the PPT+AI group (P <0.001; d = 1.17) compared with the PPT group. Conclusions: The PPT+AI strategy could be the difference between a pass and a fail, as the PPT+AI strategy is particularly efficient in improving difficult question test scores. At the same time, students may learn the material in less time (efficiency). Research on the application of AI as part of educational strategies for improving satirized test scores, including boards, is warranted. The present study is part of the necessary early steps to better understand the impact of AI as an educational strategy for improving educational outcomes.
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- Medical Education, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, USA
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