Johannes Binder1, Christian Krautz2, Klaus Engel3, Robert Grützmann2, Franz A Fellner4, Pascal H M Burger5, Michael Scholz6. 1. Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Department of Surgery, Krankenhausstraße 12, 90154 Erlangen, Germany. Electronic address: johannes.s.binder@fau.de. 2. Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Department of Surgery, Krankenhausstraße 12, 90154 Erlangen, Germany. 3. Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Digital Services, Data Architecture & Digital Technologies, Medical Imaging Tech, SHS DS DAT MIT, Hartmannstr. 16, 91052 Erlangen, Germany. 4. Kepler University Hospital, Central Radiology Institute, Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University, Krankenhausstraße 9, 4020 Linz, Austria. 5. Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Psychiatric Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. 6. Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Institute of Functional and Clinical Anatomy, Universitätsstraße 19, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The integration of medical imaging into anatomical education offers advantages in understanding and learning. However, spatial orientation with conventional (2D) imaging data is challenging, and the students' ability to imagine structures in three dimensions is individual. In addition, the quality of current volume rendering methods is limited. OBJECTIVE: We tested Cinematic Rendering (CR), a novel visualization technique that provides photorealistic volume rendering, in the setting of an interactive anatomy lecture with first-year undergraduate medical and dental students. Our goal was to estimate the acceptance and positive effects CR adds to the subjects. METHODS: A total of 120 students were surveyed with specifically designed self-assessment questionnaires on the use of CR as a tool in anatomical education. RESULTS: Of 120 participating students (87 medical and 33 dental) a large majority of 95.9% (Q3) experienced CR as helpful to understand anatomy better. Overall a large majority of the students experienced CR as helpful for learning and understanding, 85% saw an improvement in anatomical education through the integration of CR (Q3-6) and could also imagine using CR as a self-study tool on an electronic device. CONCLUSION: Our undergraduate medical and dental students experienced CR as a beneficial tool for anatomical education in the chosen setting (lecture) and see further opportunities for the sensible use of this technique. Future research on the topic should include other application possibilities as well.
BACKGROUND: The integration of medical imaging into anatomical education offers advantages in understanding and learning. However, spatial orientation with conventional (2D) imaging data is challenging, and the students' ability to imagine structures in three dimensions is individual. In addition, the quality of current volume rendering methods is limited. OBJECTIVE: We tested Cinematic Rendering (CR), a novel visualization technique that provides photorealistic volume rendering, in the setting of an interactive anatomy lecture with first-year undergraduate medical and dental students. Our goal was to estimate the acceptance and positive effects CR adds to the subjects. METHODS: A total of 120 students were surveyed with specifically designed self-assessment questionnaires on the use of CR as a tool in anatomical education. RESULTS: Of 120 participating students (87 medical and 33 dental) a large majority of 95.9% (Q3) experienced CR as helpful to understand anatomy better. Overall a large majority of the students experienced CR as helpful for learning and understanding, 85% saw an improvement in anatomical education through the integration of CR (Q3-6) and could also imagine using CR as a self-study tool on an electronic device. CONCLUSION: Our undergraduate medical and dental students experienced CR as a beneficial tool for anatomical education in the chosen setting (lecture) and see further opportunities for the sensible use of this technique. Future research on the topic should include other application possibilities as well.
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