RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate by student survey an interactive computer tool for teaching breast imaging to 4th-year medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An interactive computer game was designed for competitive play between two students or between one student and one of two cyber players. Content was determined from a survey of faculty members in breast imaging, and the survey results were grouped into 10 learning objectives. Pre-existing knowledge of these objectives in 16 4th-year medical students was tested by a quiz. On the basis of the learning objectives, case scenarios and questions were incorporated into the game, which was programmed in JavaScript and available on a Web site. Preliminary and final versions of the game were used for teaching 55 4th-year medical students. A subgroup of 42 students received an informational handout. Student surveys were performed. RESULTS: Mean quiz score for pre-existing knowledge of the learning objectives was 45% (range, 13%-67%). Survey results showed that images contributed to educational value (92%), the Web site was more interesting to students than the handout (93.6%), and the Web site provided additional reinforcement of learning beyond that of the handout or lecture (88.8%). Students liked the Web site accessibility (96%), and more than 70% agreed the Web site was also appropriate for other medical specialties. An Internet search identified no other Web-based computer games for medical students. CONCLUSION: Students surveyed found the Web site to be worthwhile, convenient, and applicable to other specialties.
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate by student survey an interactive computer tool for teaching breast imaging to 4th-year medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An interactive computer game was designed for competitive play between two students or between one student and one of two cyber players. Content was determined from a survey of faculty members in breast imaging, and the survey results were grouped into 10 learning objectives. Pre-existing knowledge of these objectives in 16 4th-year medical students was tested by a quiz. On the basis of the learning objectives, case scenarios and questions were incorporated into the game, which was programmed in JavaScript and available on a Web site. Preliminary and final versions of the game were used for teaching 55 4th-year medical students. A subgroup of 42 students received an informational handout. Student surveys were performed. RESULTS: Mean quiz score for pre-existing knowledge of the learning objectives was 45% (range, 13%-67%). Survey results showed that images contributed to educational value (92%), the Web site was more interesting to students than the handout (93.6%), and the Web site provided additional reinforcement of learning beyond that of the handout or lecture (88.8%). Students liked the Web site accessibility (96%), and more than 70% agreed the Web site was also appropriate for other medical specialties. An Internet search identified no other Web-based computer games for medical students. CONCLUSION: Students surveyed found the Web site to be worthwhile, convenient, and applicable to other specialties.
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