From pandemic to earthquakes: crisis-driven challenges in distance anatomy education.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Distance anatomy education has gained increasing relevance due to global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, including the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes. These disruptions have raised concerns regarding student motivation, accessibility, and the overall effectiveness of online learning. This study explores vocational health sciences students' perceptions of distance anatomy education, with a focus on engagement, learning outcomes, and accessibility.

Methods

This cross-sectional study, conducted at the Atatürk Vocational School of Health Services, Kafkas University, included 748 students from four health-related programs. Theoretical anatomy education was delivered synchronously via Microsoft Teams, while practical Components were provided asy

SUBMITTER: Karakas AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522749 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature