Teaching middle ear anatomy using a novel three-dimensional papercraft model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The middle ear is a complex anatomical space which is difficult to interpret from two-dimensional imagery. Appropriate surgical knowledge of the area is required to operate, yet current anatomical teaching methods are costly and hard to access for the trainee.

Methods

A papercraft 3D design involving anatomical elements added separately to a model was designed, and then peer-validated by medical students and junior doctors. Preliminary quantitative assessment was performed using an anatomical labelling questionnaire, with six students given a lecture to act as a control. Qualitative feedback was also gathered.

Results

18 participants were recruited for the study. A total of 12 models were constructed by 6 medical students and 6 junior doctors. 6 medical stu

SUBMITTER: Guy J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8266719 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature