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{"title":"Factors correlated with body donation acceptance in Hunan Province in China: A combined retrospective and cross-sectional analysis","authors":"Junhao Zeng,&nbsp;Wenjie Xiao,&nbsp;Xinshu Yu,&nbsp;Zuoyuan Tao,&nbsp;Dan Li,&nbsp;Aihua Pan,&nbsp;Lily Wan","doi":"10.1002/ase.70040","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Human anatomy, a fundamental aspect of medical education, substantially depends on body donations in many regions. Despite the recent increasing acceptance of body donations, China continues to encounter a substantial shortage. Therefore, we conducted a series of studies to examine the characteristics of body donors, the factors correlating with the acceptance to donate, and potential strategies for improving the current situation. We retrospectively analyzed 738 donor registrations at the Body Donation Receiving Station of Xiangya School of Medicine between 1998 and 2023. Furthermore, we conducted a cross-sectional study across Hunan Province, examining sociodemographic characteristics and the acceptance to donate among 3186 participants. We found that males, Changsha residents, and individuals aged ≥65 years were more likely to be willing to donate their bodies. Factors correlated with acceptance of donation included sex (male), older age, Han ethnicity, low educational status, participation in body or organ (tissue) donation initiatives, and knowledge of donation procedures. Conversely, being a technical professional was negatively correlated with acceptance. Publicity and promotion were positively associated with the acceptance of body donations, highlighting the need for targeted campaigns, particularly among technical professionals. Additional receiving stations across various regions could enhance equitable access to body donation programs. This study provides previously unrecorded evidence regarding the factors associated with higher body donation acceptance among Hunan residents, providing valuable insights to guide future public body donation programs and policies.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 6","pages":"568-578"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143953407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative analysis of scrollable DICOM images and static CT images in teaching thoracic imaging anatomy to first-year medical students","authors":"Imran Bitar,&nbsp;Jacob Ghannam,&nbsp;Kiran Nandalur,&nbsp;Sayf Al-Katib","doi":"10.1002/ase.70032","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70032","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With advancements in medical education, the integration of innovative and technology-driven teaching modalities is needed to enhance student learning, particularly in radiology. This study aims to investigate the efficacy of PACSBIN, a cloud-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS), in teaching first-year medical students thoracic imaging anatomy, comparing the use of scrollable Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) images to traditional static CT images. A comparative study design was used, involving first-year medical students from a medical institution. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one using traditional static CT images (Group A) and the other using PACSBIN (Group B) for thoracic imaging anatomy education. The study assessed the impact of these teaching modalities on students' understanding of thoracic imaging anatomy through a quiz. Quiz results showed no statistically significant difference in performance between the groups, with Group A (static images) achieving a mean score of 82.61% and Group B (PACSBIN) achieving 83.71%. Our study suggests that both scrollable DICOM images and static CT images can be effective in teaching thoracic imaging anatomy to first-year medical students. This highlights the importance of considering individual learning styles and incorporating diverse teaching modalities in radiology education.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 6","pages":"604-608"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143771052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Editorial Board and Table of Contents","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ase.2443","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.2443","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 4","pages":"331-334"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.2443","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anatomical Sciences Education Vol. 18, Issue 4, 2025 Cover Image","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/ase.70031","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70031","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 \u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.70031","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143741052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How virtual reality is being adopted in anatomy education in health sciences and allied health: A systematic review","authors":"Sharmeen Adnan,&nbsp;Amanda C. Benson,&nbsp;Junhua Xiao","doi":"10.1002/ase.70027","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70027","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Virtual anatomy is being increasingly adopted in anatomy education. This systematic review evaluated the literature between January 2000 and August 2024 to understand how virtual reality (VR) in Anatomy Education is implemented in Health Sciences and Allied Health, focusing on learning outcomes and student perceptions. Following registration with the Open Science Framework and adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search across nine databases identified fifteen eligible studies. The learning outcomes assessed included knowledge acquisition, retention, conceptual understanding, and learning confidence, alongside perceptions of VR as a learning tool, user experience, and satisfaction. Fifty percent (4/8) of the studies evaluating knowledge acquisition and retention reported statistically significant improvements following VR adoption. Enhanced conceptual understanding and learning confidence were consistently reported. All studies exploring perceptions highlighted positive views of VR, emphasizing its effectiveness as a learning tool. Additionally, user experience and satisfaction outcomes were uniformly favorable across all studies. Of the eight studies comparing alternative teaching methods, 75% (6/8) reported VR surpassed traditional teaching methods, including lectures, prosections, 2-dimensional (2D) models, 3-dimensional (3D) printing, cadavers, or advanced technologies such as augmented reality (AR). However, VR configurations, comparator modalities, and participant demographics were shown to influence learning effectiveness. Immersive VR dominated as the intervention of choice, while the role of VR controllers in anatomy education was underexplored. This review identifies the potential of VR in anatomy education while also pointing out areas needing further research, particularly the influence of VR hardware configurations and user interaction modalities on learning outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 5","pages":"496-525"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.70027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143727230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating group dynamics through peer assessment during a global student collaboration of interprofessional healthcare education: A longitudinal study across 33 universities","authors":"Mandeep Gill Sagoo,&nbsp;Pak Yin Lam,&nbsp;Tanvi Sharma,&nbsp;Arisma Arora,&nbsp;Maheen Siddiqui,&nbsp;Adedeji M. Adeniyi,&nbsp;Cecilia Brassett,&nbsp;Geoffroy Noel,&nbsp;Richard Wingate,&nbsp;Sean McWatt,&nbsp;Dana Stearns,&nbsp;Pilar Garcia Souto,&nbsp;Anette Wu","doi":"10.1002/ase.70026","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70026","url":null,"abstract":"<p>With the advent of healthcare globalization, interprofessional collaboration has become increasingly important on an international scale. This longitudinal study evaluated group dynamics in the <i>International Collaboration and Exchange Program</i>, a global online program of students across 33 universities from diverse healthcare backgrounds, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and biomedical science. In groups of 4 to 6, participants engaged in regular discussions and projects relating to anatomy education and global health. Peer assessment was used to determine (1) whether a relationship existed between group cohesiveness and disparities in individual contribution levels and (2) whether group cohesiveness and individual contribution levels changed over time across varying group sizes. Two student cohorts were studied using the Individual Peer Assessment of Contribution methodology. Peer assessment surveys were distributed at two time points for the first (2021–2022) and second (2022–2023) cohorts, respectively, yielding 423 responses from 126 groups. Collaboration quality and effectiveness were evaluated through numerical ratings and qualitative feedback. Peer assessment is a viable tool for evaluating the dynamics of group interactions in virtual collaboration on a global scale. A reduction in group cohesiveness was associated with greater imbalances in individual contribution levels (<i>r</i> = −0.71, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Furthermore, larger groups (<i>n</i> = 6 students) demonstrated improved cohesiveness and equality in individual contribution levels over time compared to smaller groups (<i>n</i> = 4 students). This study on international healthcare student collaboration provides insights into sociocultural and educational factors impacting virtual group interactions and offers strategies for enhancing interprofessional collaborative practices in global health education.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 5","pages":"436-447"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.70026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143717717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development, application, and evaluation of tools based on virtual and augmented realities for inclusive teaching and learning of cell membranes","authors":"Júlio Panzera-Gonçalves,&nbsp;Cleida Aparecida Oliveira","doi":"10.1002/ase.70024","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70024","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Learning Cell Biology is challenging for both sighted and visually impaired students due to its abstract nature and reliance on bidimensional depictions in textbooks, which often fail to capture the biological complexity of cell structures and functions. To implement inclusive learning environments and address the shortage of learning materials for both sighted and visually impaired students, this work aimed to design, apply, and evaluate learning tools based on digital technologies, using the principles of Educational Design Research. 3D models representing cell membranes were created and embedded in an online virtual reality (VR) environment equipped with audio descriptions and an innovative color-changing interface. Models were also optimized for embedding in an augmented reality (AR) environment on social media. Notably, our work is the first to create such an extensive library of both animate and static VR and AR-based material, covering the structural composition of the membrane, transport mechanisms, and detailed representations of membrane specializations. Additionally, we provided, in an unprecedented way, a systematic description of our results to serve as a roadmap for easy replication and adaptation within the educational community, fostering the creation of new learning tools and approaches. Evaluation of learning tools was conducted with sighted and visually impaired students from biological and health-related undergraduate courses, as well as experienced and early-career Cell Biology teachers. Data revealed positive attitudes toward visual presentation, ease of use, content quality, and effectiveness, underscoring the potential of VR and AR to improve inclusive Cell Biology learning for undergraduate audiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 5","pages":"462-484"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143707866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity: Conceptualizations for anatomy and health professions educators","authors":"Victoria A. Roach PhD","doi":"10.1002/ase.70016","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70016","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;Validity, a cornerstone of assessment theory and practice, holds particular importance in the context of health professions education. In disciplines such as anatomy education, where assessments often bear significant consequences for learners and their future roles in healthcare, the integrity and applicability of testing instruments are paramount. Validity evidence is essential for three primary reasons: (1) it provides support for the intended purpose of the assessment, (2) it conveys to stakeholders that the results of the assessment are both credible and meaningful, and (3) it guides test development and refinement towards the goal of ensuring fairness, improved decision-making, and protection against the misuse of instruments. Without validity evidence, the results of an assessment may be misleading, misinterpreted, or improperly applied, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions or decisions about a student's progress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This editorial explores the evolution of the concept of validity, discusses contemporary perspectives of validity, and discusses validity's critical role in anatomical and health professions education (HPE) assessment. By examining validity's historical development, contemporary perspectives, and practical implications, educators can better understand how to design, analyze, and refine assessment and evaluation tools that meet the rigorous demands of HPE.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The concept of validity has evolved significantly in the nearly eight decades since its emergence. The earliest recorded conceptualizations of validity surfaced in the late 1940s&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and early 1950s,&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; in a series of technical reports authored by the American Psychological Association (APA).&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2, 3&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; In the first technical report, four types of validity were identified: predictive, content, congruent, and status.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; This report was quickly followed by a second technical report, in which four different types of validity were described: construct, content, predictive, and concurrent&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (For definitions of these, and select other early types or aspects of validity that have been proposed, see Table 1).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This second technical report would lay the groundwork for what would become known as “The Standards”; a set of recommendations prepared and revised by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing of the American Educational Research Association, the APA, and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), as guidelines for the evaluation, development, and use of testing instruments.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first edition of the Standards, published as “The Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests and Manuals”,&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;4&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; introduced “criterion-related” validity, encompassing predictive and concurrent validity as subcomponents, leading to a three-part validity structure.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 8","pages":"751-756"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.70016","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Combining physical therapy and anatomy education in a high school anatomy outreach program in central Arkansas","authors":"Lara Davis,&nbsp;Ciana Diaz,&nbsp;Kyler Hulsey,&nbsp;Kaylee Miller,&nbsp;Jaqueline Mondragon","doi":"10.1002/ase.70021","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70021","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Student participation in interactive outreach programs focusing on anatomy has been shown to have a positive impact on learning and healthcare career aspirations. This article describes the Anatomy Outreach Program held at the Physical Therapy Center and Gross Anatomy Lab on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Physical therapy (PT) students demonstrated PT skills and led hands-on activities in the gross anatomy lab using donor specimens and models. Hands-on physical therapy-based activities involved wheelchairs and cushions, assistive devices, goniometry and reflex testing, grip strength testing, and lines and tubes in the acute care setting. Before anatomy-based activities, learners were educated about the significance of donors' choice for donating their tissues and respect shown to donors. Learners participated in anatomy stations consisting of hands-on activities with anatomical specimens and models of heart and lungs, brain and spinal cord anatomy, bones and radiographs, and upper and lower extremity anatomy. Content analysis and descriptive statistics were performed on post-tour survey data. After the program, 59% (32/54) of high school learners rate their interest in pursuing a career in healthcare as 10/10. The three biggest takeaways participants took from the program were developing an appreciation for the gross anatomy lab and anatomy education, learning and appreciating the field of PT, and affirming interests in healthcare. High school learners' favorite experiences were in the gross anatomy lab, talking with PT students about the profession, and the goniometer and grip strength activities. One hundred percent (54/54) of survey participants agreed that the program provided them with valuable information.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 4","pages":"406-414"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does viewing pre-lab dissection summary videos correlate with student performance outcomes in medical gross anatomy?","authors":"Megan E. Kruskie,&nbsp;Rebecca L. Wisner,&nbsp;Jessica N. Byram,&nbsp;Tracy Vargo-Gogola,&nbsp;Andrew S. Deane","doi":"10.1002/ase.70025","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ase.70025","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pre-lab summary videos supplement gross anatomy courses by helping students navigate difficult concepts, increasing student confidence, and allowing for content review outside the laboratory. Few studies have examined the direct correlation between video viewing and performance outcomes. This study uses performance outcome data from six consecutive statewide cohorts (2018–2023) at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) to test the hypothesis that increased video viewing correlates with increased individual student and average cohort performance outcomes. Total number of views and total and average time viewed were aggregated for all student cohorts with access to pre-lab summary videos (2020–2023). Correlations between video viewing variables and student performance (Pearson's R coefficient) were used to determine if video viewing habits predict individual student performance outcomes. A one-way ANOVA with a post hoc Bonferroni correction was used to compare averaged cohort performance outcomes. There is a positive correlation between video viewing and individual student performance outcomes, and increased viewing time predicts higher performance outcomes. Performance outcomes in 2020 were not significantly different from preceding cohorts without video access, but there was a significant increase in all subsequent cohorts (2021–2023). Pre-lab summary videos are a valuable supplement to anatomy instruction that predicts individual student performance outcomes. While significant increases in average cohort performance outcomes in 2021–2023 are coincident with an observed increase in student viewing habits, video viewing is likely one of a varied set of factors that may have contributed to gains in average performance outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":124,"journal":{"name":"Anatomical Sciences Education","volume":"18 5","pages":"448-461"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ase.70025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143661781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}