Medical Education, Ear Anatomy Education.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mixed reality software group: A mixed-reality software will be used to teach ear anatomy. This teaching tool provides interaction with 3D models of ear and allows s
Sponsors
University of Isfahan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Medical students in their third semester of training Currently enrolled in ear anatomy coursework at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences No prior training with virtual or mixed reality Willing to attend all study sessions Able to complete assessments in Persian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Prior experience with virtual/mixed reality 3D ear models Currently taking ear anatomy remediation courses Absences during >20% of study sessions Experiencing severe health issues during the use of mixed reality, such as dizziness or nausea Currently participating in other educational research studies that could confound results
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Gain Score: Difference in test scores between pre-intervention and post-intervention assessments on ear anatomy. Timepoint: Baseline(pre-intervention), after intervention. Method of measurement: 20-point multiple-choice questionnaire. Pre-test and post-test questions are randomly selected from the question bank of the anatomy faculty members at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Student satisfaction scores: Participants will report satisfaction with the teaching method. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: 5-point likert-scale survery. Score range: 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMehrnoush Malekzadeh
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed