3D modelling and simulation using virtual reality devices to enhance the teaching and learning process in hepatobiliary surgery for medical students

Authors

  • Víctor López López Universidad de Murcia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1718-3352
  • Juan de la Cruz Universidad de Murcia
  • Álvaro Navarro Barrios Universidad de Murcia
  • Roberto Brusadin Universidad de Murcia
  • María Jesús Crespo Universidad de Murcia
  • Ignacio Sánchez Esquer Universidad de Murcia
  • Carmen Mezquita Universidad de Murcia
  • María Iniesta Universidad de Murcia
  • Asunción López Conesa Universidad de Murcia
  • Ricardo Robles Campos Universidad de Murcia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/red.608431
Keywords: virtual reality, 3D software, 3D printing, hepatobiliary surgery, education, teaching-learning

Abstract

Next generation modelling 3D devices and simulation with virtual reality glasses represent a new tool that can be used to improve the understanding of hepatobiliary surgery in medical students. Between september 2022 and january 2024 we conducted a prospective study among 4th year medical students. A new teaching methodology based on technological innovations centered on state-of-the-art 3D was implemented. A survey was used to evaluate satisfaction, usefulness, improvement, implementation, comprehension and motivation indexes. A total of 46 students answered the questionnaire. A total of 95.7% agreed that the 3D virtual models and virtual reality favored a greater interest in the class, with no unfavorable response in this respect. 95.7% agreed that the use of 3D printed models should have a greater presence in surgery classes. A 97.8% agreed that surgical videos assisted by 3D reconstructions should have more presence in the classroom. The results of this study support the effectiveness and acceptance of 3D technology-based teaching methodology in the teaching of hepatic surgical anatomy.

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Published
30-06-2024
How to Cite
López López, V., de la Cruz, J., Navarro Barrios, Álvaro, Brusadin, R., Crespo, M. J., Sánchez Esquer, I., … Robles Campos, R. (2024). 3D modelling and simulation using virtual reality devices to enhance the teaching and learning process in hepatobiliary surgery for medical students. Distance Education Journal, 24(79). https://doi.org/10.6018/red.608431