QuPath Edu and OpenMicroanatomy: Open-source virtual microscopy tools for medical education.

Autor: Yli-Hallila A; Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Faculty, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland., Bankhead P; Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.; Edinburgh Pathology and CRUK Scotland Centre, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK., Arends MJ; Edinburgh Pathology and CRUK Scotland Centre, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK., Lehenkari P; Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Faculty, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.; Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland., Palosaari S; Translational Medicine Research Unit, Medical Faculty, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.; Medical Research Center Oulu, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of anatomy [J Anat] 2024 Nov 18. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Nov 18.
DOI: 10.1111/joa.14172
Abstrakt: Virtual microscopy is becoming increasingly common in both medical education and routine clinical practice. Virtual microscopy software is typically designed either for (1) training students in anatomy, histology, and histopathology, or (2) quantitative analysis-but not both simultaneously. QuPath is one of the most widely used software applications for histopathology image analysis in research and provides a comprehensive set of computational tools to evaluate histology slides. We have enhanced QuPath by developing a new extension, QuPath Edu, which adapts the software to function as an intuitive microanatomy learning environment. Additionally, we have created an entirely new, complementary software platform called OpenMicroanatomy, which provides an alternative way to access QuPath Edu teaching content through a web interface. These tools have been used in teaching of first year medical and dentistry students at the University of Oulu Medical Faculty, and we conducted a user survey for the Class of 2023 to assess the usability and student experience. In general, the introduced annotation and quiz features were appreciated by the students and the system usability of OpenMicroanatomy was considered excellent (SUS score 84.8). Together, these freely available tools enable teachers to develop and deploy innovative training material for anatomy, histopathology, quantitative analysis, and artificial intelligence in a wide range of contexts. This unique combination can provide the next generation of students with essential multidisciplinary skills.
(© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Anatomy published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Anatomical Society.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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