The Scope of Computer Based Learning Dissection Modalities in Today’s Technological Era over the Conventional Anatomical Teaching

Abstract

Background: Indian medical school has always used cadaveric dissection as a valuable learning method. Globally, via advancements in medical education and the implementation of innovative learning methods, the traditional practice of cadaveric dissection has been supplemented by alternative approaches including live anatomy and virtual anatomy. Aim: To study Computer based learning Dissection Modalities in Today’s Technological Era over the Conventional Anatomical Teaching. Materials and methods: The current research comprised a total of 100 students. A self designed survey was used to evaluate the perspective of students and instructors about cadaveric dissection and alternate ways of teaching anatomy. Students had a pre-test assessment on the specific subject of dissection and were separated into two groups. One group was assigned to Conventional Based Learning [CNVL] whereas the other group was assigned to Computer Based Learning [CBL]. Subsequently, the groups were exchanged and assessed using a post-test assessment. Results: The majority of the participants were female, accounting for 66%, while the remaining participants were male. The majority of participants were between the age categories of 25-30 years, comprising 39% of the total. The current research revealed that the Computer Based Learning (CBL) approach was determined to be more efficacious and favored by both the students (84%) and the teachers (86%). This was statistically connected using a chi-square test. The correlation coefficient r=0.77 indicates a positive correlation between the before and post scores, suggesting that there is an impact of the research. The findings demonstrated a significant rise from the pre-test (33%) to the post-test (68%), with a p-value of 0.05 indicating a significant impact. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that the use of Computer Assisted Learning methods during Anatomy dissection yielded the most comprehensive understanding of anatomical concepts. Nevertheless, dissection is still regarded as the optimal method by several clinicians due to its significant contribution to the study of anatomy.