Journal article
Role of a computer-generated three-dimensional laryngeal model in anatomy teaching for advanced learners
Journal of laryngology and otology, v 128(4), pp 395-401
01 Apr 2012
PMID: 22075619
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Abstract
Objectives: (1) To investigate the efficacy of a computer-generated three-dimensional laryngeal model for laryngeal anatomy teaching; (2) to explore the relationship between students' spatial ability and acquisition of anatomical knowledge; and (3) to assess participants' opinion of the computerised model.
Subjects and methods: Forty junior doctors were randomised to undertake laryngeal anatomy study supplemented by either a three-dimensional computer model or two-dimensional images. Outcome measurements comprised a laryngeal anatomy test, the modified Vandenberg and Kuse mental rotation test, and an opinion survey.
Results: Mean scores +/- standard deviations for the anatomy test were 15.7 +/- 2.0 for the 'three dimensions' group and 15.5 +/- 2.3 for the 'standard' group (p = 0.7222). Pearson's correlation between the rotation test scores and the scores for the spatial ability questions in the anatomy test was 0.4791 (p = 0.086, n = 29). Opinion survey answers revealed significant differences in respondents' perceptions of the clarity and 'user friendliness' of, and their preferences for, the three-dimensional model as regards anatomical study.
Conclusion: The three-dimensional computer model was equivalent to standard two-dimensional images, for the purpose of laryngeal anatomy teaching. There was no association between students' spatial ability and functional anatomy learning. However, students preferred to use the three-dimensional model.
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- Title
- Role of a computer-generated three-dimensional laryngeal model in anatomy teaching for advanced learners
- Creators
- S. Tan - Western UniversityA. Hu - Western UniversityT. Wilson - Western UniversityH. Ladak - Western UniversityP. Haase - Western UniversityK. Fung - Western University
- Publication Details
- Journal of laryngology and otology, v 128(4), pp 395-401
- Publisher
- Cambridge Univ Press
- Number of pages
- 7
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000302031200012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84859134370
- Other Identifier
- 991019298816704721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Otorhinolaryngology