Interactive Mixed Reality Simulation Enhances Student Knowledge and Ultrasound Interpretation in Sheep Pregnancy Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT: Transitioning from theoretical learning to practical application remains a significant challenge for students in medical and veterinary science education, particularly in the context of medical imaging and ultrasound interpretation. Traditional lecture-based methods offer limited support for developing the spatial reasoning and technical skills required for ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis. This study evaluates the effectiveness of an interactive mixed reality (MR) training tool, Ewe Scan, delivered through the Apple Vision Pro, compared to traditional lecture-based instruction. Forty-two undergraduate students were randomly assigned to either a lecture-trained or MR-trained group and assessed immediately after training and again after six weeks. Results showed that MR-trained students signi

SUBMITTER: Golledge M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12846684 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature