Revolutionising Anatomy Education with Digital Technologies
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Quek Fang Fang
Primary Institution: The University of Edinburgh
Hypothesis
How are digital technologies currently being used in the delivery of anatomy teaching in undergraduate medical education?
Conclusion
Digital technologies are increasingly being used to complement traditional anatomy education, but many medical schools still prefer traditional methods like cadaveric dissections.
Supporting Evidence
- Digital tools are increasingly adopted in anatomy education.
- Traditional methods like cadaveric dissections remain preferred by students.
- Only a few institutions have fully integrated digital technologies into their teaching.
- Students value multimodal approaches that combine traditional and digital methods.
Takeaway
This study looked at how digital tools are being used to teach anatomy to medical students. It found that while new technologies are helpful, most students still like learning from real bodies.
Methodology
A systematic review of 22 studies on the use of digital technologies in anatomy teaching for undergraduate medical students.
Limitations
The review is limited to studies published in English and does not include studies from other health disciplines.
Participant Demographics
Undergraduate medical students from various institutions.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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