Comparative effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) vs 3D printed models of congenital heart disease in resident and nurse practitioner educational experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical trainees frequently note that cardiac anatomy is difficult to conceive within a two dimensional framework. The specific anatomic defects and the subsequent pathophysiology in flow dynamics may become more apparent when framed in three dimensional models. Given the evidence of improved comprehension using such modeling, this study aimed to contribute further to that understanding by comparing Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D printed models (3DP) in medical education.

Objectives

We sought to systematically compare the perceived subjective effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D printed models (3DP) in the educational experience of residents and nurse practitioners.

Methods

Trainees and practitioners underwent individual 15-minute teaching sessions in

SUBMITTER: Awori J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9918815 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature