Efficacy of three-dimensional models for medical education: A systematic scoping review of randomized clinical trials

Mateo Zuluaga Gómez, Daniel González Arroyave, Carlos M Ardila

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Objectives: To estimate the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) models for medical education.
Methods: A systematic scoping review was performed containing diverse databases such as SCOPUS, PubMed/MEDLINE, SCIELO, and LILACS. MeSH terms and keywords were stipulated to explore randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in all languages. Solely RCTs that accomplished the eligibility criteria were admitted. Results: Fifteen RCTs including 1659 medical students were chosen. Five RCTs studied heart models, 3 RCTs explored facial, spinal and bone fractures and the rest of the trials investigated eye, arterial, pelvic, hepatic, chest, skull, and cleft lip and palate models. Regarding the efficacy of 3D models, in terms of learning skills and knowledge gained by medical students, most RCTs reported higher scores. Considering the test-taking times, the results were variable. Two RCTs showed less time for the 3D group, another RCT indicated variable results in the response times of the test depending on the anatomical zone evaluated, while another described that the students in the 3D group were slightly quicker to answer all questions when compared with the traditional group, but without statistical significance. The other 11 experiments did not present results about test-taking times. Most students in all RCTs indicated
satisfaction, enjoyment, and interest in utilizing the 3D systems, and recognized that their abilities were enhanced. Conclusions: Higher efficacy in terms of learning skills and knowledge gained was observed when the 3D systems were used by medical students. Undergraduates also expressed great satisfaction with the use of these technologies. Regarding the test-taking times, the results favored the 3D group.
Idioma originalEspañol (Colombia)
Número de artículo13395
Páginas (desde-hasta)1-9
Número de páginas9
PublicaciónHeliyon
Volumen9
N.º13395
DOI
EstadoPublicada - 1 feb. 2023
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