Effectiveness of Integrated Multimodal Digital and Specimen-Based Neuroanatomy Teaching Among Medical Students
Effectiveness of Integrated Multimodal Digital and Specimen-Based Neuroanatomy Teaching in Improving Knowledge, Reducing Perceived Learning Difficulty, and Enhancing Confidence Among Medical Students
This three-phase randomized controlled educational intervention trial will evaluate the effectiveness of integrated multimodal digital and specimen-based neuroanatomy teaching compared with traditional specimen-based revision among Medical Year 2 students. The study will assess knowledge, perceived learning difficulty, and confidence in a difficult neuroanatomy topic identified through a baseline assessment.
Descripción general del estudio
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The study will be conducted in three phases. In Phase 1, students will receive traditional neuroanatomy teaching followed by a 50-item single-best-answer assessment, topic difficulty ratings, and confidence ratings to identify the most challenging neuroanatomy topic.
In Phase 2, students will be randomly allocated after stratification based on previous module academic performance. Group A will receive an integrated multimodal digital and specimen-based neuroanatomy teaching session, while Group B will receive a traditional specimen-based revision session as a wait-list control. Both groups will receive a 90-minute structured teaching session covering identical learning objectives.
In Phase 3, students will complete an immediate post-intervention 20-item single-best-answer assessment and confidence questionnaire. Group B will subsequently receive the integrated multimodal digital and specimen-based teaching intervention.
Tipo de estudio
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- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Estudio Contacto
- Nombre: Khin Ei Ei Saw Dr., MBBS, MSc, PhD
- Número de teléfono: +95-95184938
- Correo electrónico: misseisaw@googlemail.com
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Shan State
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Taunggyi, Shan State, Birmania, 06017
- University of Medicine, Taunggyi
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Contacto:
- Khin Ei Ei Saw Dr., MBBS, MSc, PhD
- Número de teléfono: +95-95184938
- Correo electrónico: misseisaw@googlemail.com
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- Niño
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
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Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- Medical Year 2 students enrolled in the Neurology and Mental Health Module.
- Students who provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Students absent during intervention sessions.
- Students who do not complete both pre- and post-tests.
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Otro
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)
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Experimental: Integrated Multimodal Digital and Specimen-Based Teaching
A 90-minute structured integrated multimodal digital and specimen-based neuroanatomy teaching session using virtual dissection, three-dimensional digital visualization, pathway animations/drawing/mapping, sectional CT/MRI imaging, physical 3D models, specimen-based learning, interactive learning activities, and clinical case integration. |
Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive integrated multimodal neuroanatomy teaching using multiple complementary learning modalities. The intervention will incorporate 3D virtual dissection and anatomical segmentation using the Asclepius virtual dissection table, physical anatomical specimens and three-dimensional models, pathway animation and instructor-guided drawing/mapping, two-dimensional CT/MRI brain cross-sectional images, and case-based learning (CBL). These modalities will be integrated around the selected difficult neuroanatomy topic to facilitate three-dimensional spatial understanding, anatomical relationships, pathway organization, and clinical application. The intervention will be delivered by the same instructor using a standardized teaching session. Participants in the wait-list control group will receive the integrated multimodal neuroanatomy teaching after completion of the post-intervention assessment. |
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Comparador activo: Traditional Specimen-Based Revision
A 90-minute structured traditional specimen-based revision session consisting of a brief review lecture and demonstration of formalin-fixed anatomical specimens, following standardized learning objectives and teaching materials. |
Participants assigned to the active comparator group will receive traditional specimen-based neuroanatomy revision using formalin-fixed anatomical specimens and instructor-guided review of relevant anatomical structures and relationships. The session will follow the conventional specimen-based teaching approach used for neuroanatomy revision. |
¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
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Post-intervention knowledge score
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after the intervention session
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Score on the 20-item Single-Best-Answer Assessment of the selected difficult neuroanatomy topic, ranging from 0 to 20, with higher scores indicating better knowledge. |
Immediately after the intervention session
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
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Confidence level
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after the intervention session
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Participants' confidence in learning the selected difficult neuroanatomy topic, assessed using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater confidence. |
Immediately after the intervention session
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Perceived learning difficulty
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after the intervention session
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Participants' perceived difficulty of the selected neuroanatomy topic, assessed using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating greater perceived difficulty. |
Immediately after the intervention session
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Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
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Términos relacionados con este estudio
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- 3-IR-ERC-UMTGI-1-2026
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
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Descripción del plan IPD
Individual participant data will not be shared because the study involves individual-level educational data from medical students. Although the data will be de-identified for analysis, access to the participant-level dataset will be restricted to the research team to protect participant privacy and confidentiality.
Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
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