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Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association2020; 62(1); 76-83; doi: 10.1111/vru.12929

Use of color-coded, three-dimensional-printed equine carpus models is preferred by students but does not result in statistically different academic performance.

Abstract: Radiology can be a challenging subject for students and finding new techniques that help improve their understanding could have positive effects in their clinical practice. The purpose of this prospective experimental study was to implement the use of color-coded, three-dimensional-printed, handheld equine carpus models into a radiographic anatomy course and evaluate the impact objectively and subjectively using quizzes and student response surveys. A first-year veterinary class was randomly divided into two similarly sized groups (groups A and B) for an equine normal radiographic anatomy laboratory. Both groups experienced the same laboratory structure; however, each student in group B received a handheld three-dimensional-printed equine carpus. Both groups received a quiz at the end of their laboratory consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions related to the equine carpus. An anonymous survey regarding the laboratory was emailed to students after the laboratory. One week later, the same 10 questions in randomized order were administered via a pop-quiz. Students believed both quizzes would count toward their final course grade. There was no statistically significant difference in grades between groups on either quiz (P > .05). However, based on survey responses, group B students felt the carpus made the laboratory more enjoyable and improved their comprehension of the material, whereas group A students felt the carpus would have increased their enjoyment and improved their comprehension. The implementation of three-dimensional-printed anatomic models may be useful to enhance enjoyment and perceived comprehension of veterinary students; however, there is currently insufficient evidence to suggest these models improve academic performance.
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Publication Date: 2020-11-24 PubMed ID: 33231352DOI: 10.1111/vru.12929Google Scholar: Lookup
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Summary

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The research study assesses the impact of using 3D-printed, color-coded models of a horse’s carpus (wrist) in a class teaching veterinary students about radiographic anatomy. Although students found the use of these models enjoyable and felt they improved understanding, there was no statistical evidence to suggest that the models enhanced academic performance.

Research Design and Methodology

  • The researchers conducted a prospective experimental study on a first-year veterinary class.
  • The class was randomly split into two groups, Group A and Group B.
  • Both groups were taught the same radiographic anatomy syllabus in the same format. The only difference was that while students in Group B were given color-coded, 3D-printed models of the equine carpus, those in Group A were not.
  • At the end of the course, students from both groups took the same quiz on the equine carpus. The results were used to objectively measure the academic impact of the 3D models.
  • An anonymous survey was emailed to students after the course to gather subjective feedback on their learning experience, particularly concerning the 3D models.
  • A week later, the students were given a pop quiz with the same questions from the earlier quiz but in a randomized order.

Research Findings

  • The research found no statistically significant difference between the quiz results of Group A (who didn’t use 3D models) and Group B (who did).
  • On the subjective side, student survey responses indicated that those who used the 3D-printed models found their learning more enjoyable and felt that these aids improved their understanding of the subject matter.
  • Even students who didn’t use the 3D models believed that having access to these tools would have made their learning more enjoyable and improved their comprehension.

Conclusion

  • Based on these findings, the study concludes that while 3D-printed anatomic models can enhance enjoyment and perceived understanding among veterinary students, there is no current evidence to suggest that these tools lead to better academic performance.
  • The researchers do not rule out the usefulness of 3D models; however, they suggest further research is needed to conclusively determine their impact on academic achievement.

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APA
Johnson KL, Hespel AM, Price JM, de Swarte M. (2020). Use of color-coded, three-dimensional-printed equine carpus models is preferred by students but does not result in statistically different academic performance. Vet Radiol Ultrasound, 62(1), 76-83. https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.12929

Publication

Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
ISSN: 1740-8261
NlmUniqueID: 9209635
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 62
Issue: 1
Pages: 76-83

Researcher Affiliations

Johnson, Kryssa L
  • Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Hespel, Adrien-Maxence
  • Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Price, Joshua M
  • Office of Information Technology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.
de Swarte, Marie
  • Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.

MeSH Terms

  • Academic Success
  • Animals
  • Carpus, Animal / anatomy & histology
  • Education, Veterinary / statistics & numerical data
  • Horses / anatomy & histology
  • Models, Biological
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional / statistics & numerical data
  • Prospective Studies
  • Students / psychology
  • Students / statistics & numerical data

Grant Funding

  • CITE grant 2019 / University of Tennessee

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Citations

This article has been cited 1 times.
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