| Evaluation of a computer program ('disect') to consolidate anatomy knowledge: a randomised-controlled trial. | |
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PMID: 20218830 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The teaching of anatomy to medical undergraduates continues to develop. Medical imaging can accurately demonstrate anatomy. 'disect' is a computer program which manipulates and reconstructs real CT images in 3-D. AIM: To implement and assess a novel computer-based imaging resource. METHODS: Third-year undergraduate medical students at the University of East Anglia were randomised to different methods of delivering the program - either self-directed use or guided use with worksheets. Knowledge of gastro-intestinal anatomy was assessed using a 20-item test. Attitudes to using 'disect' were evaluated using Likert scales. RESULTS: Most students reported the program was easy to use and a valuable resource for learning anatomy. There was no difference in scores between guided use and self-directed use (10.7 marks versus 10.6 marks, p = 0.52). Students who undertook the anatomy special study module, which involved dissection of the digestive system, performed best (12.8 marks versus 9.9 marks, p = 0.005). CONCLUSION: Students can adequately use a computer program to see major anatomical structures derived from CT scans. Students reported that learning anatomy can be aided by the imaging-based resource. Learning anatomy is a multi-modal activity and packages like 'disect' can enhance learning by supplementing current teaching methods. |
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Authors:
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M D B S Tam; A R Hart; S M Williams; R Holland; D Heylings; S Leinster |
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Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
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Title: Medical teacher Volume: 32 ISSN: 1466-187X ISO Abbreviation: Med Teach Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-11 Completed Date: 2011-01-13 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909593 Medline TA: Med Teach Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e138-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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The Radiology Academy, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Trust, Norwich NR4 7UB, UK. mattthewtam2005@gmail.com |
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Anatomy
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education* Clinical Competence Confidence Intervals Education, Medical, Undergraduate / methods* Educational Measurement Educational Status Gastrointestinal Tract / anatomy & histology* Great Britain Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional / instrumentation* Questionnaires Software* Students, Medical Teaching Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation* |
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