Anatomical dissection influences emotions of podiatry students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dissection and examination of prosected cadavers is a tool for teaching anatomy. However, this experience can provoke anxiety and stress among students. This study aims to understand the attitudes, reactions, fears, and anxiety states of podiatry students before their first dissection in addition to evaluate its usefulness as an educational tool for academic training in anatomy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out before and after the dissection room visit of first-year podiatry students. They were given several questionnaires: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaires (STAI-state anxiety and STAI-trait anxiety) and two anonymous questionnaires.

Results

Levels of total emotional anxiety (STAI-state anxiety) decreased significantly (p < 0.05)

SUBMITTER: Mohedano-Moriano A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11727409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature