Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning
Conventional anatomical models and cadaveric specimens can be time-consuming and resource intensive for any anatomical institute. In recent years, there has been a push for more flexible and varied approaches to teaching, including problem-based and computer-aided learning, which includes web-based...
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| description | Conventional anatomical models and cadaveric specimens can be time-consuming and resource intensive for any anatomical institute. In recent years, there has been a push for more flexible and varied approaches to teaching, including problem-based and computer-aided learning, which includes web-based anatomical models or the use of three-dimensional visualization technology. With advances in hardware, autostereoscopic (AS) 3D screens have become more affordable, portable, and accessible to individuals, not just institutes. At King’s College London (KCL), we developed the Virtual Anatomy and Histology (VAH) platform—an online resource which focuses on perspective volumetric 3D viewing of medical scan data and 3D models to facilitate the online teaching and learning of anatomy. This paper presents the features of VAH and details a study that was conducted in 2022, to evaluate the VAH 3D AS viewer configured with The Looking Glass Portrait (TLG) (Looking Glass, New York, NY, USA) 8-inch AS display. We tested the hypothesis that using an AS display can improve spatial understanding of cardiovascular anatomy. A cardiovascular 3D textured model was used from our gallery to carry out a spatial test. Twenty current healthcare students at King’s participated in the study and completed a structured questionnaire. Results showed that 47.6% and 52.4% of participants agreed and strongly agreed, respectively, that identifying anatomical structures was easier in 3D compared to 2D. Qualitative feedback was positive as most students found King’s VAH and TLG display “useful for people who need help with spatial understanding” and that “it was a good tool to test your anatomical knowledge”. In conclusion, based on the quantitative results and feedback, we are optimistic that King’s VAH and portable AS displays can be beneficial in anatomy education. With the increasing availability of such systems and competitive pricing, this technology is likely to have a significant impact in education in coming years. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-583e2e3b207646b189b0ebe1867be2432023-11-17T09:10:11ZengMDPI AGAnatomia2813-05452023-02-0121889810.3390/anatomia2010008Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and LearningElsa-Marie A. Otoo0Hannah Leibowitz1Oliver Wong2Kawal Rhode3Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, UKDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, UKDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, UKDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, King’s College London, St. Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH, UKConventional anatomical models and cadaveric specimens can be time-consuming and resource intensive for any anatomical institute. In recent years, there has been a push for more flexible and varied approaches to teaching, including problem-based and computer-aided learning, which includes web-based anatomical models or the use of three-dimensional visualization technology. With advances in hardware, autostereoscopic (AS) 3D screens have become more affordable, portable, and accessible to individuals, not just institutes. At King’s College London (KCL), we developed the Virtual Anatomy and Histology (VAH) platform—an online resource which focuses on perspective volumetric 3D viewing of medical scan data and 3D models to facilitate the online teaching and learning of anatomy. This paper presents the features of VAH and details a study that was conducted in 2022, to evaluate the VAH 3D AS viewer configured with The Looking Glass Portrait (TLG) (Looking Glass, New York, NY, USA) 8-inch AS display. We tested the hypothesis that using an AS display can improve spatial understanding of cardiovascular anatomy. A cardiovascular 3D textured model was used from our gallery to carry out a spatial test. Twenty current healthcare students at King’s participated in the study and completed a structured questionnaire. Results showed that 47.6% and 52.4% of participants agreed and strongly agreed, respectively, that identifying anatomical structures was easier in 3D compared to 2D. Qualitative feedback was positive as most students found King’s VAH and TLG display “useful for people who need help with spatial understanding” and that “it was a good tool to test your anatomical knowledge”. In conclusion, based on the quantitative results and feedback, we are optimistic that King’s VAH and portable AS displays can be beneficial in anatomy education. With the increasing availability of such systems and competitive pricing, this technology is likely to have a significant impact in education in coming years.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0545/2/1/8anatomy education3D modelmedical imaging3D autostereoscopic displayonline learning |
| spellingShingle | Elsa-Marie A. Otoo Hannah Leibowitz Oliver Wong Kawal Rhode Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning Anatomia anatomy education 3D model medical imaging 3D autostereoscopic display online learning |
| title | Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning |
| title_full | Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning |
| title_fullStr | Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning |
| title_short | Using a Portable Autostereoscopic Screen to Improve Anatomy Teaching and Learning |
| title_sort | using a portable autostereoscopic screen to improve anatomy teaching and learning |
| topic | anatomy education 3D model medical imaging 3D autostereoscopic display online learning |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0545/2/1/8 |
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