Action Observation, Motor Imagery
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this investigation is to measure if additional pedagogical techniques (Action Observation and Motor Imagery) improve student's ability to identify anatomical structures compared to traditional teaching techniques.
Detailed description
The aim of this investigation is to measure if additional pedagogical techniques (Action Observation and Motor Imagery) improve student's ability to identify anatomical structures compared to traditional teaching techniques. Action observation is defined as watching human movement either via a pre-recorded video or a live demonstration. Motor imagery is defined as the mental representation of human movement, including its sensory and motor aspects, without physically executing the action. For example, imagining the feeling and effort of moving your upper-limb to reach out and grasp a glass of water from on top of a table. Motor imagery practice is defined as the structured engagement in motor imagery over time for the purpose of acquiring and enhancing motor skills. Traditional teaching of anatomy using a common powerpoint based method, will be compared to the traditional powerpoint method plus the addition of action observation techniques or action observation and motor imagery techniques. The investigation, will also look at whether these interventions have an effect on information retention, by retesting the groups at a later date.
Interventions
OTHERAction Observation
Action observation is defined as watching human movement either via a pre-recorded video or a live demonstration (Eaves et al, 2022). In the current study action observation will be via a pre-recorded video. Eaves, D.L., Hodges, N.J., Buckingham, G., Buccino, G. and Vogt, S., 2022. Enhancing motor imagery practice using synchronous action observation. Psychological Research, pp.1-17.
OTHERMotor Imagery
Motor imagery practice is defined as the structured engagement in motor imagery over time for the purpose of acquiring and enhancing motor skills (Eaves et al, 2022). Eaves, D.L., Hodges, N.J., Buckingham, G., Buccino, G. and Vogt, S., 2022. Enhancing motor imagery practice using synchronous action observation. Psychological Research, pp.1-17.
OTHERTraditional Teaching
Traditional anatomical teaching via a powerpoint slide deck
Sponsors
Newcastle University
Teesside University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
Groups will be allocated by an academic researcher not involved in the study. The outcome assessor will be blinded to group allocation
Intervention model description
Randomised control trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Level 4 (year one) pre-registration Teesside University physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/Radiography/Sports Rehab students. * No previous specific University anatomy training. * Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Non Teesside University students * Healthcare students with previous University level anatomy knowledge (including those with past healthcare degrees). * Not willing to provide consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Location of key anatomical locations | Immediately post intervention and one week later | Each participant from each group will be required to required to palpate and locate 4 key anatomical locations from a list of Biceps Femoris Distal Tendon, Tibialis Posterior Tendon, tibiofemoral joint line, Talocrural joint line, Acromioclavicular Joint line, Long Head of Biceps, Glenohumeral joint line. The accuracy of location will be assessed by diagnostic ultrasound. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Vividness of Movement Imagery Questionnaire-2 | Pre- and post intervention (one week later) | Screening participant ability to conduct motor imagery |
| Movement Imagery Questionnaire-3 | Pre- and post intervention (one week later) | Screening participant ability to conduct motor imagery |
| The Edinburgh Handedness Inventory | Pre intervention | Screening participants dominant hand |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed