Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Contrast-enhanced cadaver-specific computed tomography in gross anatomy teaching
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Contrast-enhanced cadaver-specific computed tomography in gross anatomy teaching
Do you wish to request the book?
Contrast-enhanced cadaver-specific computed tomography in gross anatomy teaching
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Journal Article
Contrast-enhanced cadaver-specific computed tomography in gross anatomy teaching
2018
Overview
ObjectivesTo establish contrast-enhanced (CE) cadaver-specific post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) in first-year gross anatomy teaching and quantitatively evaluate its learning benefit.Methods132 first-year medical students were included in this IRB-approved study and randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=59) provided with continuous access to CE and non-enhanced (NE) cadaver-specific PMCT-scans during the first-semester gross anatomy course, and a control group (n=73) that had only NE cadaver-specific PMCT data available. Four multiple-choice tests were carried out (15 questions each) subsequent to completion of the corresponding anatomy module: Head and neck anatomy, extremities, thorax, and abdomen. Median test results were compared in each module between the groups using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. Additionally, participants of the intervention group answered a 15-item feedback-questionnaire.ResultsThe intervention group achieved significantly higher test scores in head and neck anatomy (median=12.0, IQR=10.0–13.0) versus the control group (median=10.5, IQR=9.0–12.0) (p<0.01). There were no significant differences in the comparison of other modules. CEPMCT was highly appreciated by undergraduate medical students.ConclusionsThe incorporation of contrast-enhanced cadaver-specific PMCT-scans in gross anatomy teaching was proven to be feasible in the framework of the medical curriculum and significantly improved the students’ learning performance in head and neck anatomy.Key Points• Cadaver-specific contrast-enhanced post-mortem CT (CEPMCT) is feasible in the medical curriculum.• CEPMCT yields significantly improved learning performance in head and neck anatomy (p<0.01).• CEPMCT is highly appreciated by medical students and used in tutor- or self-guided modes.
