Response of phase-I MBBS students to anatomy teaching with three-dimensional models of the pelvic girdle

Abstract

Background: Anatomical knowledge is an integral component of medical education. As there is little consensus over the best teaching methods, teachers may use a variety of teaching aids to help students understand a particular topic. Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study were to evaluate the impact of three-dimensional (3D) models as a teaching tool for the pelvis. Subjects and Methods: We conducted a study among 100 phase 1 MBBS students at a tertiary medical college to assess their level of understanding of pelvic anatomy from a teaching perspective. 3D models were constructed and used as teaching tools. Participants were evaluated using a Likert scale and knowledge-based tests, such as multiple-choice questions and identification questions. Results: The results showed that the teaching tool used significantly (P < 0.05) improved the understanding of the topic, and most of the students strongly agreed that the teaching was informative (71.4%) and interesting (73.7%). A total of 76.4% of students agreed that they could easily take notes. All students (100%) agreed that the teaching tool used was clear, audible, understandable, well organized, advancing their understanding of the subject, and helpful for revision and memory retention. Conclusions: The results suggest that using physical 3D models as a teaching tool improve the overall understanding of the pelvic region. However, further studies are required to assess the long-term impact of the 3D model as a teaching tool.