Perception and knowledge of learners about the use of 3D technologies in manual therapy education - a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Manual therapy is a specific hands-on approach used and taught by various professions such as physiotherapy and osteopathy. The current paradigm of teaching manual therapy incorporates the traditional 'See one, do one, teach one' approach. However, this 'teacher centred' approach may not enable learners to develop the complex clinical skills of manual therapy. In this context, 3D technologies such as virtual reality may facilitate the teaching and learning of manual therapy. Hence the aim of the current study was to investigate the perception, knowledge and attitude of manual therapy learners about the use of 3D technologies in manual therapy education.

Methods

An exploratory qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews was used in this study. A to

SUBMITTER: Kovanur Sampath K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351149 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature