A new dimension in medical education: Virtual reality in anatomy during COVID-19 pandemic.

Autor: Miltykh I; Department of Human Anatomy, Penza State University, Penza, Russia.; Θ.Υ.Ε.∑.Π.Α. Program, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece., Kafarov ES; Department of Normal and Topographic Anatomy with Operative Surgery, Chechen State University, Grozny, Russia., Covantsev S; Department of Research and Clinical Development, Botkin Hospital, Moscow, Russia., Dadashev AS; Department of Normal and Topographic Anatomy with Operative Surgery, Chechen State University, Grozny, Russia., Skarlis AA; Data Protection Officer, National Center of Emergency Healthcare, Athens, Greece.; School of Law, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece., Zenin OK; Department of Human Anatomy, Penza State University, Penza, Russia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.) [Clin Anat] 2023 Oct; Vol. 36 (7), pp. 1007-1015. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 24.
DOI: 10.1002/ca.24098
Abstrakt: Virtual reality technology has been increasingly used in the field of anatomy education, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual reality in anatomy (VRA) allows the creation of immersive, three-dimensional environments or experiences that can interact in a seemingly real or physical way. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. The search included studies published between 2020 and June 2023. The use of VRA education has been shown to be effective in improving students' understanding and retention of knowledge, as well as developing practical skills such as surgical techniques. VRA can allow students to visualize and interact with complex structures and systems in a way that is not possible with traditional methods. It can also provide a safe and ethical alternative to cadavers, which may be in short supply or have access restrictions. Additionally, VRA can be used to create customized learning experiences, allowing students to focus on specific areas of anatomy or to repeat certain exercises as needed. However, there are also limitations to the use of VRA education, including cost and the need for specialized equipment and training, as well as concerns about the realism and accuracy of VRA models. To fully utilize the potential of VRA education, it is important for educators to carefully consider the appropriate use of VR and to continuously evaluate its effectiveness. It is important for educators to carefully consider the appropriate use of VRA and to continuously evaluate its effectiveness to fully utilize its potential.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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