Determinants of Learning Anatomy in an Immersive Virtual Reality Environment — A Scoping Review

Given the decline of cadavers as anatomy teaching tools, immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has gained popularity as a potential alternative. To better understand how to maximize the educational potential of VR, this scoping review aimed to identify potential determinants of learning anatomy...

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Published in:Medical science educator 2023-02, Vol.33 (1), p.287-297
Main Authors: Sinha, Sakshi, DeYoung, Veronica, Nehru, Amit, Brewer-Deluce, Danielle, Wainman, Bruce C.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Education
Medical Education
Review
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Summary:Given the decline of cadavers as anatomy teaching tools, immersive virtual reality (VR) technology has gained popularity as a potential alternative. To better understand how to maximize the educational potential of VR, this scoping review aimed to identify potential determinants of learning anatomy in an immersive VR environment. A literature search yielded 4523 studies, 25 of which were included after screening. Six common factors were derived from secondary outcomes in these papers: cognitive load, cybersickness, student perceptions, stereopsis, spatial understanding, and interactivity. Further objective research investigating the impact of these factors on anatomy examination performance is required.
ISSN:2156-8650
2156-8650
DOI:10.1007/s40670-022-01701-y